Merlot

The entirety of Cakebread's successes are based on a photagraphy assignment back in 1972. Jack Cakebread, after shooting the 22-acre Sturdivant Ranch in Rutherford, asked the owners on a whim if they'd care to sell. He... Read More

Dark purple-red with violet highlights. Impenetrable. An elegant and refined nose, with aromas of black and red fruits, lavendar, mint, sage, cloves and new leather. Perfumed, layered and equisitely nuanced. The palate is extremely... Read More

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Dark purple-red with violet highlights. Impenetrable. An elegant and refined nose, with aromas of black and red fruits, lavendar, mint, sage, cloves and new leather. Perfumed, layered and... Read More

With its ruby red color and round notes of plum, red cherry and a hint of chocolate, it’s a varietal that thrives in Trentino’s environment.

Deep garnet-purple in color and composed of 100% Merlot, the 2017 Latour à Pomerol leaps from the glass with expressive scents of baked plums, warm black cherries and boysenberries with wafts of fallen leaves, bouquet garni... Read More

This is a stunning Chateau Margaux, made in a sexy, up-front, elegant style, with deep creme de cassis fruit intermixed with spring flowers, a solid inner core of richness and depth, but again, very sweet tannins as well as striking... Read More

Dark garnet with a pretty purple nose. Aromas of very ripe red fruit. Fresh mouth, small vegetal notes. The wine is very elegant and marked by a cabernet-sauvignon class, the whole is refined and of great length. A very big Paveil... Read More

Montiano is no doubt one of the most important red wines of Lazio and is counted among the great Merlots of Italy. Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella started cultivating Merlot in the hills of Tuscia after having founded the Falesco... Read More

Intricate layers of black cherry, plum, currant, and wild berry mingle with a hint of spice. The soft, delicate, elegant tannins of this Bordeaux varietal carry these aromas and flavors to a long, silky, and lingering finish.... Read More

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The 2022 Premius Bordeaux Rose is a delicious, flavorful rose made from Bordeaux's signature Merlot grape. Its deep color and expressive bouquest promises rich flavors of bright red fruit and a subtle, refreshing mineral character.... Read More

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With its usual deep ruby red colour, Ornellaia 2020 stands out on the nose with ripe red fruits and delicate vanilla and gentle tobacco notes. Upon tasting, the wine reveals itself to be rounded and velvety, making an enjoyable... Read More

A beautiful Tuscan Merlot, the 2018 Redigaffi strikes me as an especially rich and balanced expression. This is something I alluded to in my original review of this vintage. The wine is still very young with dark fruit, dried... Read More