"Our 2005 Sonoma County Merlot has flavors of red cherry, plum, blueberry, pepper and toast. Well integrated tannins give the wine a soft, textured mouthfeel and lingering finish." -Winery

"Deep ruby in color, this dense and concentrated Alexander Valley Merlot offers classic aromas of ripe black plum, blackcurrant and blueberry with hints of violet and clove. The core of vibrant fruit balances nicely with the fine-grained tannins, creating a plush a (more...)

"This wine is composed of 100% Merlot. The cool-climate, valley-floor vineyards produce supple, fruit-forward wine, while the mountain top vineyard fruit lends intensity and structure. Upon entering the winery, the hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and then ferm (more...)

"Frei Brothers Reserve wines possess a fruit-forward character with intense aromas and flavors that reflect the land and the climate that created the grapes. Our 2001 Merlot is a medium-bodied wine rich with classic Merlot flavors of cherry, berry and cocoa. Pure f (more...)

"Lots of richness in this smoky young Merlot. You'll find detailed flavors of grilled blackberries, red and black cherry preserves, leather, anise and cedar. It's a finely structured, dry wine whose tannins will work against rosemary-scented broiled lamb chops."

" Merlot is by nature softer than Cabernet, which is the problem with most low-priced Merlots: they're limp to the point of being flaccid. Our Vintners Blend bucks this trend, adding the structure of French oak to the early-maturing appeal of the varietal. Merlot's (more...)

The result is another delicious Merlot that captures lovely cherry-berry fruit. A perfumed bouquet of Royal Anne cherries, blueberry and cola is touched with a slight licorice note. The licorice also delicately mingles on the palate with flavors of raspberry, cassi (more...)

"Light-medium volume aromas of red cherries, oak and hard can-dies with mint and dried herb hints in the background lead into a balanced, slightly firm wine on the palate. It is tasty enough at entry but gives way to a chalky, stemmy texture by mid-palate and misse (more...)

"Our Sonoma County Merlot is a structured, powerful and classic merlot. It is a lush wine with ripe red and black cherry fruit balanced by a subtle oak influence." -Winery

"The outstanding 2006 Merlot Reserve merits attention despite the fact that fickle consumers have, for some reason, turned against this varietal. It reveals attractive chocolaty, berry fruit intermixed with a damp forest floor note. Medium to full-bodied, with silk (more...)