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    		Laraneta Winery
    2005 Sa Va View Label
  • Appellation: Paso Robles
  • Merlot Laraneta Winery (Templeton, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Signe Zoller
  • 100 percent Merlot, made in the French tradition, seductive with layers of black cherry, roasted coffee and sage, red currents carry over from nose to palat, well integrated tannins and rich fruit finish.
  • Acclaim: Gold Medal at the Orange Country Fair
  • www.laraneta.com
  • 200 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? wines@laraneta.com
  • Visit: laraneta.com
    • $26.00
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    (20% case discount)
    as of 01/05
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    Phone: (805) 434-5090
    Fax: (805).434-5082
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    		Falcon Nest Vineyard & Winery
    2003 Merlot
  • Appellation: Paso Robles Falcon Nest Vineyard & Winery (Paso Robles, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Silky smooth rich and polished. Beautifully crafter with an array of wild berry and cherry finish.
  • Question? Comment? falconnestwinery@aol.com
  • Visit: www.falconnestwinery.com
    • $38.00
    Regular
    as of 03/25
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    Phone: (805) 226-0227
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    Paso Robles, CA
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    		Trecini
    2006 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Russian River Valley Trecini (Santa Rosa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Dan Barwick
  • This Merlot is absolutely beautiful. Black cherries, plums, dried cherries, charcoal,toast, dried herbs, minerals, and dark berries.
  • Acclaim: Gold Medal – 2008 Pacific Rim International Competition Gold Medal - 2008 Los Angeles International Competition Gold Medal – 2008 Eastern International Competition
  • 400 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? cathy@trecini.com
  • Visit: www.trecini.com
    • $28.00
    Regular
    as of 12/27
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    Phone: (707) 525-9400
    Fax: (707).525-9407 Click on "Wine Club" or email cathy@trecini.com
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    "Due to busy winery, very advanced notice required and we will try to accomodate as best possible. ["
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    		Renaissance Vineyard & Winery
    1999 Merlot Estate
  • Produced Following Biodynamic Practices
  • Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes View Label
  • Appellation: Sierra Foothills Renaissance Vineyard & Winery (Oregon House, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Gideon Beinstock
  • Dark saturated purple-red. Big, ripe, inviting nose of plum, cherries, with a herbal/spicy side (rosemary and thyme), and a meaty (fresh lamb/musk) character. Medium-full bodied, with deep concentrated fruit, earthy/spicy complexity, and a lusty, alcoholic, expansive finish. Good length. This is one of our biggest wines of the great 1999 – a vintage noted for rich elegant fruit and smooth textures. While drinking well now with the appropriate roast meats or stewed dishes, it will greatly rewa... ...read more
  • Question? Comment? sales@renaissancewinery.com
  • Visit: www.renaissancewinery.com
    • $30.00
    Regular
    as of 05/07
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    Phone: (530) 692-2248
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    Oregon House, CA
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    		Malibu Family Wines
    2005 Saddlerock Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Central Coast Malibu Family Wines (Malibu, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Malibu Family Wines
  • Beyond the elegant smoky nose that hints at fine tobacco, cedar and pepper, you’ll discover an undertone of sweet berry and fig. The 2005 Saddlerock Merlot is fashionable on any table and a superb partner to any meal.
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  • 4295 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? info@malibufamilywines.com
  • Visit: www.malibufamilywines.com
    • $18.00
    Regular
    as of 02/13
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    Phone: (818) 889-0120
    Fax: (818).889-5349 Tasting Room Open

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    Malibu, CA
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    		Lucchesi Vineyards
    2005 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Sierra Foothills Lucchesi Vineyards (Grass Valley, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Kristen Vartan
  • Aromas of ripe cherries, cinnamon spice with earthy undertones. The palate is soft and lush with ripe fruit flavors supported by smooth tannin and a persistent finish.
  • www.lucchesivineyards.com/store.htm
  • 224 cases produced
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    • $18.00
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    as of 02/23
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    		Lucchesi Vineyards
    2005 Estate Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Sierra Foothills Lucchesi Vineyards (Grass Valley, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Kristen Vartan
  • Dense, youthful garnet color, our Estate Merlot exhibits aromas of black cherry, plums and cocoa. The palate is soft and fruit forward with supple tannin and long finish.
  • www.lucchesivineyards.com/store.htm
  • 145 cases produced
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    • $26.00
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    as of 02/23
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    		Pamo Valley Winery
    2007 Merlot
  • Appellation: Ramona Valley Pamo Valley Winery (Ramona, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: John York
  • '07 Merlot - this wine is made from grapes from Pyramid Vineyards in Ramona. The goal in developing this wine in '07 was to make a light "porch wine" that has a broad commercial appeal. We used American oak chips in the first rack. It is relatively light in color and soft on the palate, showing good varietal characteristics.
  • 50 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? info@pamovalleyvineyards.com
  • Visit: www.pamovalleyvineyards.com
    • $17.00
    Regular
    as of 01/11
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    Phone: (760) 271-3090
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    		Victor Hugo Vineyards and Winery
    2005 Merlot
  • Appellation: Paso Robles Victor Hugo Vineyards and Winery (Templeton, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Grapes were hand harvested, destemmed, and crushed into a stainless steel fermenter. 24 hours later, the must was inoculated with bm-45 yeast then pumped over twice daily for 17 days prior to pressing. After completion of malolactic fermentation this merlot was aged for 15 months in French and Hungarian oak prior to bottling.
  • Question? Comment? sales@victorhugowinery.com
  • Visit: www.victorhugowinery.com
    • $20.00
    Regular
    as of
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    Phone: (805) 434-1128
    Fax: (805).434-1124 Tastings by Appointment
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    		Chateau Sinnet
    2005 Merlot-Estate View Label
  • Appellation: Monterey Chateau Sinnet (Carmel Valley, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Stephan Kidder
  • Question? Comment? michael@chateausinnet.com
  • Visit: www.chateausinnet.com
    • $22.00
    Regular
    as of
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    Phone: (831) 659-2244
    Fax: (831).659-2171 Tasting Room Open

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    Carmel Valley, CA
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    		Opolo Vineyards
    2005 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Paso Robles Opolo Vineyards (Paso Robles, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Rick Quinn and Dave Nichols
  • True to its varietal flavors, this wine showcases the potential of Merlot in the Paso Robles area. Aromas of black cherry, plum, chocolate and red currant magnify the approachability of this wine, while soft tannins and oak nuances lead to a refined mouth feel. Tasting beautiful now, this wine will only get better with age.
  • Question? Comment? sales@opolo.com
  • Visit: www.opolo.com
    • $26.00
    Regular
    as of
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    Phone: (805) 238-9593
    Fax: (805).238-9594 Tasting Room Open

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    Paso Robles, CA
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    		Sylvester Vineyards
    2006 Silvester Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: California Sylvester Vineyards (Paso Robles, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Jac Jacobs
  • Smoky aromas of cranberry & spice. Toasted oak & cherry flavors with a crisp acidity that makes this perfect wine for food.
  • Question? Comment? info@sylvesterwinery.com
  • Visit: www.sylvesterwinery.com
    • $8.99
    Regular
    as of 01/14
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    Phone: (805) 227-4000
    Fax: (805).227-6128 Tasting Room Open

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    Paso Robles, CA
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    		Sylvester Vineyards
    2006 Kiara Merlot
  • Appellation: California Sylvester Vineyards (Paso Robles, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Jac Jacobs
  • A plum & chocolate bouquet with oaky flavors of black cherry & toasted vanilla.
  • Question? Comment? info@sylvesterwinery.com
  • Visit: www.sylvesterwinery.com
    • $14.99
    Regular
    as of 01/14
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    Phone: (805) 227-4000
    Fax: (805).227-6128 Tasting Room Open

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    Paso Robles, CA
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    		Doce Robles Winery
    2005 Merlot
  • Appellation: Paso Robles Doce Robles Winery (Paso Robles, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Jimmy Jacobsen
  • Great Merlot. Just bottled in November 2008.
  • Acclaim: Great Merlot from the Estate of Doce Robles
  • 450 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? docerobleswinery@tcsn.net
  • Visit: www.docerobles.com
    • $20.00
    Regular
    10% discount on 6 15% discount on 12
    as of 12/18
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    Phone: (805) 227-4766
    Fax: (805).227-6521 Tasting Room Open

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    Paso Robles, CA
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    		St. Hilaire Winery
    2004 Merlot
  • Appellation: Paso Robles St. Hilaire Winery (Templeton, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: John Anderson
  • This wine expresses aromas of plum with a hint of Boysenberry. It was aged in Hungarian and American oak for 18 months. Its deep color is indicative of its high quality.
  • 57 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? john@sthilairevineyard.com
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    • $20.00
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    as of 12/14
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    		Chateau Sinnet
    2004 Red Eyed Monkey- Merlot fueled blend View Label
  • Appellation: Monterey County Chateau Sinnet (Carmel Valley, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Stephan Kidder
  • We blend up to six of our Jolon Vineyard grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese in order to create a perfect blend bringing forward the best characteristics of each varietal.
  • Question? Comment? michael@chateausinnet.com
  • Visit: www.chateausinnet.com
    • $24.00
    Regular
    as of 02/09
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    Phone: (831) 659-2244
    Fax: (831).659-2171 Tasting Room Open

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    Carmel Valley, CA
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    		Cedar Mountain Winery
    2006 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley Cedar Mountain Winery (Livermore, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2006 Merlot, Thatcher Bay Vineyard - Full rich smoky plum and cherry fruit. Nice oak balanced with crisp acidity. Firm tannins will carry this wine into the next decade but delicious now.
  • Question? Comment? cedarmtn@wt.net
  • Visit: www.cedarmountainwinery.com
    • $22.00
    Regular
    as of 02/13
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    Phone: (925) 373-6636
    Fax: (925).373-6694 Tasting Room Open

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    Livermore, CA
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    		Satori Cellars
    2007 Merlot of the Violet Flame View Label
  • Appellation: Satori Cellars (Gilroy, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Estate Merlot of the Violet Flame, 2007, 100% Estate Grown, Santa Clara Valley, 80 cases A bright, dancing, smoothly-balanced Merlot – flaming violet purple – with a wonderfully-lush mouth feel and hints of oak on the nose. Dive in! Taste ripe berry flavors up front, followed by serpentine rivers of caramel, vanilla and black pepper. This ain’t no sideways Merlot.
  • 80 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? tom@satoricellars.com
  • Visit: www.satoricellars.com
    • $25.00
    Regular
    10% off case or more
    as of 01/24
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    Phone: (408) 921-2786
    Fax: (866).457-1943 Tastings by Appointment
    "Call 408-921-2786 for private appointment and/or check website for major events, generally on the Winter and Summer solstices and Fall and Spring equinox's as well as the third Saturday of each month.["
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    		K C Vintners
    2002 Alexander Valley Merlot
  • Appellation: Alexander Valley K C Vintners (Cloverdale, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Mike Barrett
  • Plumb and black cherry aromas with light oak and vanilla tones. Great mouth feel and finish
  • 221 cases produced
  • Visit: www.pietacreek.com
    • $24.00
    Regular
    as of 02/03
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    Phone: (707 ) 486-4814
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    		Le Vin Winery
    1999 Merlot
  • Appellation: Mendocino Le Vin Winery (Cloverdale, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Eric Bernard Levin
  • Limited Reserve, 100% Merlot, Elegant & Balanced
  • Question? Comment? hrh@sonic.net
  • Visit: https://levinvineyards.securepacific.net/
    • $28.00
    Regular
    as of 01/24
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    Phone: (707 ) 894-2304
    Fax: (707).894-1080
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