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Chateau Royaumont Lalande de Pomerol 2018, Bordeaux, France

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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2021, Napa Valley, California

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Chateau Méaume Bordeaux Superieur 2018, France

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Keenan Winery and Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2019, California
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Chateau Haut Goujon Cuvée Liberté Rouge 2020, Lalande de Pomerol, France

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Perus Wine Company Lyla Proprietary Red 2022, Napa Valley, California

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Chateau Haut Cardinal Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2014, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Haut Cardinal Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2014, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep ruby in color with a reddish/ brick rim. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth and light vegetables. Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries. This 11-year-old Merlot from Bordeaux is a little unbalanced, but drinkable nonetheless. Elegant and complex, but lost some of its fruits by now. Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime. I had this vintage 2 years ago and it is drinking a little better now. A good food wine that I paired with pizza. 100% Merlot grapes from 70 year old vines, were aged in French oak barrels (70% new). A small production of only 9,000 bottles. 13% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $35 (current vintage).
February 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, Napa Valley, California It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep purple in color with a wide purplish rim. Strong nose of black plums, cooked cherries, currents, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, light earth, peppercorn, mediterranean spices and dark chocolates. Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, raspberries, sweet strawberries, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth and peppercorn. Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 7 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is fruit forward and rich. Elegant and complex with a soft mouthfeel. Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, when more red fruits show up. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. I had this vintage 4 years ago, and the nose is much nicer now. Really enjoyed it once it opened up. This Single Vineyard is spicy and entertaining. Tangy and interesting. Feels like a Napa Merlot, with a Right Bank Bordeaux twist. Tasty, and good by itself or with food. A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $100.
February 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Château Lascombes Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022, Bordeaux, France

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Château Lascombes Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark purple in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose of black currants, blackberries, sweet cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, light vegetables and chocolates. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, pencil lead and earth. Medium finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a tasty Merlot based blend from Margaux. Elegant, complex and nicely balanced. This second wine from Château Lascombes is rich and fruit forward. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux with a touch of New World. I had the 2018 not too long ago and this one is drinking much better now. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A blend of 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in used French oak barrels. 14% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $40.
October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Seven Hills Winery Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot 2014, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Pretty nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing cherries, currants, plums, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This 11 year old Merlot still feels fresh and engaging, with a lot of power to last even longer. This Single Vineyard Merlot is extracted and fruit forward. The alcohol is nicely integrated by now. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too. 14.7% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.
August 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Clos Saint Georges L'Eglise Pomerol 2020, Bordeaux, France

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity. On the nose red cherries, plums, red currants, light oak, chocolates and spices. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, chocolates, spices, coffee, licorice, light tobacco leaf, earth and herbs. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 5 year old Merlot blend from Pomerol feels very young and not showing its age at all. Fruit forward with nice complexity and good balance. Elegant with good structure. Starting to drink nicely now, and needs a few more years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime, when the tannins show up and bring more structure. Spicy and entertaining. Good by itself or with food. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $30.
August 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Chateau Montlabert Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Montlabert Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Pretty color of dark ruby with a reddish rim. Fruity nose of cherries, plums, black currants, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, dark chocolates and black pepper. Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn. This 5 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and soft. Spicy and entertaining. Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine. A blend of 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 16 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $40.
June 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2020, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful oaky nose with black fruits and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, vanilla, espresso, cola, light herbs, earth, chocolates, tobacco and black pepper. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Merlot from Pomerol. Soft and elegant. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and complex with a nice mouthfeel. This 5 years old Merlot is fresh and young tasting. Drinks like a soft New World Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of old world. Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Has good potential to become a 95 point wine. I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is always enjoyable. A great sipping wine. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in (80% new) French Oak barrels. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $125.
September 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Clos Labarde Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015, France

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Clos Labarde Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body, with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing plums, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, herbs, spices, earth, light vegetables, tobacco leaf and peppercorn. Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty 9 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion in Bordeaux. Rich and fruit forward. A little tart right out of the bottle, and needed 90 minutes of airtime to open up properly. Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. I also had the 2016 vintage, but it was a lot younger. Time has worked in favor of this great 2015 vintage. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Good by itself, and better with food. A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.
March 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Les Ormes Cambras Merlot Rosé 2024, France

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It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Pretty color of light salmon. Light red fruits on the nose with citrus notes. Light bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Dry on the palate with limes, strawberries, raspberries and light spices. Short finish with limes and bitter almonds. This French Rosé, made from Merlot grapes, is simple and easy drinking. A little bitter on the ending and better with food. A nice pool wine. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 86 points. $3.
May 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Chateau Tour Saint Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut Médoc 2012, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Tour Saint Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut Médoc 2012, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, rhubarb, cooked cherries, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, black pepper and licorice. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, spices, chocolates, tobacco leaf, coffee, licorice, peppercorn, earth and herbs. Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries. This 13 year old Merlot based blend from Bordeaux is still drinking nicely, although will not last long. Easy drinking and complex. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. I really enjoyed the nose once it opened up. A good food wine that paired nicely with the charcuterie board. A blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $25 (current vintage).
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Marilyn Wines Marilyn Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, California

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Marilyn Wines Marilyn Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, California It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of sweet cherries, black plums, blueberries, Indian spices, cedar, licorice, chocolates, herbs, light earth, black pepper, tobacco and light black tea. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with cooked cherries, currants, plums, spices, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, dark chocolates and black coffee. Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This delicious 8-year-old Merlot from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and fruit forward. Soft and complex. Needs an hour in the decanter to open up properly and show the complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next few years. Nicely balanced and spicy with a soft mouthfeel. I had this vintage a few times before, and it is always tasty. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired nicely with the Italian beef Prosciutto. A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $65.
April 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Château Cormeil-Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2019, Bordeaux, France

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Château Cormeil-Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2019, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Very fresh nose of red berries, and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 6 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion is still very young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Elegant and complex, but a little restrained now. A good quality wine. Very fresh and young tasting, and a good food wine. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine. A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $30.
May 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Cantenac Brown Brio de Cantenac Brown 2016, Margaux, France

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Cantenac Brown Brio de Cantenac Brown 2016, Margaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates and coffee. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and spices. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 9 year old Merlot from the great 2016 vintage in Margaux still feels young. Rich and fruit forward. Spicy and entertaining. An easy drinking Merlot that will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 49% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $45.
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Chateau Calon Ségur Le Marquis de Calon Ségur 2015, Saint Estephe, France

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of blueberries, currants, plums, tobacco leaf, cedar, licorice, light vanilla and black pepper. Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee, herbs and black peppers. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Merlot blend from Saint Estephe. Rich, smooth and elegant. This second wine from the Third Growth Chateau is showing nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. This 10 year old is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A great sipping wine. Plush and fruit forward. A blend of 57% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 17 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $60.
May 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Tamber Bey Vineyards The Lotus Collection Deux Chevaux Vineyard Red Blend 2023, Yountville California

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim. Nose of black currants, blackberries, black cherries, cedar, coffee, toast, light vanilla, dark chocolates, peppercorn, licorice, light earth, herbs and spices. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with cooked plums, currants, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with medium tannins and tangy cherries. This is a young Bordeaux blend from Yountville in Napa Valley. Rich and extracted. Dense and fruit forward. Chewy and interesting. This Single Vineyard is very dry right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. Nicely balanced and complex. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 51% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $80.
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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2021, Napa Valley, California

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Reddish in color with medium plus intensity and a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of red fruits with light cedar, earth, tobacco leaf, black pepper, herbs and black tea. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Fruity and rich. Complex and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. This Single Vineyard Merlot is elegant and nicely balanced. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. I had different vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. 100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.
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Chateau Tour Bel Air Montagne Saint Emilion 2022, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Tour Bel Air Montagne Saint Emilion 2022, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, coffee, black pepper and vegetables. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Very dry on the palate with plums, cherries, spices, light oak, dark coffee, vegetables, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and pomegranates. This Merlot blend from Bordeaux is drinking nicely now. Elegant and fruity. Smooth, with mild complexity. Needed 2 hours of airtime to bring up some complexity. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Easy drinking, and better with food. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 88 points. $18.
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Perus Wine Company Lyla Proprietary Red 2022, Napa Valley, California

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Perus Wine Company Lyla Proprietary Red 2022, Napa Valley, California It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Inky in color with a very short reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity. Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, herbs, earth, light tobacco leaf and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Merlot based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Soft and smooth. Still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, although very approachable right now. A delicious wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Needs 3 hours in the decanter to open up properly, which I didn't have, as it was finished too quickly. Very elegant, and very enjoyable by itself as a sipping wine. Will also pair very nicely with a big piece of steak or Barbecue meats. A blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A small production of only 8 barrels. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $170.
March 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM