Wine Merlot

1	2007 Merlot of the Violet Flame View Label 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	Email Order Direct Online 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.["
2	2005 Sonoma County Reserve Merlot Blackstone Winery (Kenwood, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Gary Sitton The Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Merlot 2005 offers pleasing aromas of fresh raspberry, black currant, clove and vanilla with a hint of earthiness. The wine is full-bodied with layers of bright red fruit, coffee and clove, finished with nice, well-integrated structure and a velvety mouthfeel. Try serving this soft and silky wine with beef or pork tenderloin, cassoulet, sausage, pizza or beef ravioli. Question? Comment? customerservice@blackstonewinery.com Visit: www.blackstonewinery.com	Contact Winery for Price	Email Phone: (707) 833-1999 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Kenwood, CA
3	Alexander Valley 2006 Merlot Trek Winery (Sonoma, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Andy Podshadley The wine captures rich flavors of deep cherry and spice. Question? Comment? andy@trekwines.com Visit: www.trekwines.com	$26.99 Regular as of 02/11	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 732-4094 Fax: (415).899-9883
4	Alexander Valley 2002 Alexander Valley Merlot 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	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707 ) 486-4814 Web site
5	Atlas Peak 2006 Astrale e Terra Estate Merlot View Label Astrale e Terra (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Scott Harvey Merlot is a wine that we produce only in exceptional vintages when the fruit shows amazing quality and the 2006 vintage is by far our favorite! Our mountain grown Merlot always has more body than fruit grown on the Napa Valley floor; this vintage the tannins were fairly high so we blended it with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to round out the wine and add depth on the palate. The 2006 Estate Merlot sourced exclusively from our Atlas Peak estate opens with lush aromas of black c... ...read more Astrale e Terra Estate Wines Purchase 2006 Astrale e Terra Merlot 48 cases produced Question? Comment? info@astraleeterra.com Visit: www.astraleeterra.com	$32.00 Regular as of 02/14	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 255.1134 Fax: (707).963.8771
6	California 2006 Silvester Merlot View Label 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	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (805) 227-4000 Fax: (805).227-6128 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Paso Robles, CA
7	California 2000 Merlot Jess Jones Vineyard (Dixon, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Jess Jones Our early star! This limited production of full-bodied, fruity wine has been favorably compared with Napa Merlot selling for $80/bottle. Question? Comment? jessmeljones@yahoo.com Visit:	$10.00 Regular Plus CA tax and S/H, if applicable as of 02/10
8	California 2006 Kiara Merlot 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	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (805) 227-4000 Fax: (805).227-6128 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Paso Robles, CA
9	Carneros 2002 Merlot 'Las Lomas Vineyard' Casa Carneros (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Mellissa Moravec The Casa Carneros 2002 Merlot from the Las Lomas Vineyard is the last time Casa Carneros will produce a Merlot from this vineyard. In 2003 the grower chose to pull these vine so no more fruit will be available. 2002 was the 10th and last year we fermented these grapes. A hillside vineyard with a south facing slope, Las Lomas produced wines with ripe fruit and high acidity. This wine ages trememdously well and is well partnered with many foods because of its acidity. We are please to make th... ...read more Acclaim: Fruit from this vineyard was sold to other reputable Merlot producing wineries like Haven's Wine Cellars and Carneros Creek Winery. 150 cases produced Question? Comment? info@casacarneros.com Visit: www.casacarneros.com	$25.00 Regular as of 09/16	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 257-8713 Fax: (707).257-2788
10	Carneros 2001 Merlot 'Las Lomas Vineyard' Casa Carneros (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Mellissa Moravec The Casa Carneros 2002 Merlot from the Las Lomas Vineyard is the last time Casa Carneros will produce a Merlot from this vineyard. In 2003 the grower chose to pull these vine so no more fruit will be available. 2002 was the 10th and last year we fermented these grapes. A hillside vineyard with a south facing slope, Las Lomas produced wines with ripe fruit and high acidity. This wine ages trememdously well and is well partnered with many foods because of its acidity. We are please to make th... ...read more Acclaim: Fruit from this vineyard was sold to other reputable Merlot producing wineries like Haven's Wine Cellars and Carneros Creek Winery. Question? Comment? info@casacarneros.com Visit: www.casacarneros.com	$30.00 Regular as of 09/23	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 257-8713 Fax: (707).257-2788
11	Carneros 2005 Adastra Proximus Merlot Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Adastra (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Pam Starr Deeply hued, intensely flavored meeting all Proximus criteria. Ripe plum, spice,cherry and cocoa aromas. Pleasure for years. www.adastrawines.com 150 cases produced Question? Comment? adastravw@aol.com Visit: www.adastrawines.com	$50.00 Regular <40 cases left as of 11/04	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 255-4818. Fax: (707).255-4818 Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room open by appointment only.["
12	Carneros 2007 Adastra Merlot Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Adastra (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Pam Starr Blackberry and apple pie aromas. Add cocoa powder and plums for a balanced pure Merlot www.adastrawines.com 349 cases produced Question? Comment? adastravw@aol.com Visit: www.adastrawines.com	$40.00 Regular 10% off 12b, mixed OK as of 11/04	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 255-4818. Fax: (707).255-4818 Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room open by appointment only.["
13	Carneros 2006 Merlot View Label Produced Following Biodynamic Practices Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Produced Following Biodynamic Practices Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Crazy Flower Wines (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Greg Opitz An earthy farm to table product with complex red fruit flavors with just the right amount of oak and black pepper. Acclaim: Silver Medal-National Women's Wine Competition Silver Medal-Professional Wine Buyers Competition Silver Medal-Green Wine Competition Silver Medal-2010 NextGen Wine Competition Bronze Medal-San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Crazy Flower Wines 219 cases produced Question? Comment? info@crazyflowerwines.com Visit: www.crazyflowerwines.com	$12.50 Regular as of 06/21	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 252-6103 Fax: (630).929-3698
14	Central Coast 2005 Saddlerock Merlot View Label 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. Click here to purchase our Saddlerock Merlot 4295 cases produced Question? Comment? info@malibufamilywines.com Visit: www.malibufamilywines.com	$18.00 Regular as of 02/13	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (818) 889-0120 Fax: (818).889-5349 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Malibu, CA
15	Central Coast 2005 Queen's Inn Merlot, Central Coast Idle Hour Winery (Oakhurst, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Anna Marie dos Remedios This thick and jammy merlot has subtle hints of oak amid layers of cherry, cocoa and pepper. With soft tannins, this wine is ready to drink now. 168 cases produced Question? Comment? wine@idlehourwinery.com Visit: www.queensinn.com	$26.00 Regular as of 12/03	Email Phone: (559) 7609090 Fax: (559).6834334 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Oakhurst, CA
16	Clarksburg 2005 Select Reserve Merlot View Label River Grove Winery (Clarksburg, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Robert Scobey Since all River Grove wines are made from grapes from our own vineyards, our labels are permitted to bear the words "Estate Produced". Our winemaking is traditional, and our wines are made in relatively small batches. We cellar our wines very carefully, and when it is ready to bottle we use all possible means to ensure that you savor the wine as we intended it - with all the aroma, flavor and character that we strive to bring to our wines. Our 2005 Select Reserve Merlot was made from our choice... ...read more River Grove Winery 2005 Reserve Merlot web page 1,600 cases produced Question? Comment? office@rivergrovewinery.com Visit: www.rivergrovewinery.com	$15.00 Regular 1 case discount 20%, 3+ cases 40%, mixed cases OK as of 12/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (916) 744-9000 Fax: (916).744-1685 Send an email to cellarmaster@rivergrovewinery.com Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room open by appointment only.["
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17	Clear Lake 2005 Cabernet Sauvingon, Del Lago View Label Certified Biodynamic Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Certified Biodynamic Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Merlot Ceago Vinegarden (Nice, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) This wine has aromas of red cherry, mocha, cinnamon and spice that distinguishes Lake County’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons. Its ripe fruit is supported by sweet and soft tannins with well-integrated oak. Enjoy with a wide array of meats, pastas and artisan cheeses. 1100 cases produced Question? Comment? ceago@ceago.com Visit: www.ceago.com	$32.00 Regular as of 12/03	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 274-1462 Visit our website or Tasting Room. Tasting Room Open Info & Map Nice, CA
18	Dry Creek Valley 2006 Martorana - Dry Creek Merlot Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Martorana Family Winery (Healdsburg, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Gio Martorana Our first (of hopefully many) Best in Class winners. Grown right on the vineyard block next to the winery, this Merlot clone thrives in Dry Creek. Big cherry and toasted oak that will inspire thoughts of pie fresh from the oven. A fantastic wine. Question? Comment? giotree@earthlink.com Visit: www.martoranafamilywinery.com	$33.00 Regular as of 01/25	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707 ) 433-1909 Fax: (707).433-1191 Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room open by appointment only.["
19	Livermore Valley 2006 Merlot, One Oak Vineyard, Livermore Valley Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Rhonda Wood Our estate Merlot Vineyard is located in the southeast foothills of Livermore Valley and has one lovely California Live Oak that is home to a Red Tail Hawk. Michael and Rhonda fell in love with this vineyard in 1995 and envisioned building a home and raising their family amongst the vines. Rhonda dreamt of retiring as an airline pilot and making wine. Michael is still dreaming. Merlot, Merlot, Merlot Amore! This estate wine gives us a floral blueberry top note supported by a line-dried fresh... ...read more 259 cases produced Question? Comment? rhonda@woodfamilyvineyards.com Visit: www.woodfamilyvineyards.com	$22.00 Regular as of 02/13	Email Phone: (925) 606.7411 Fax: (925).606-7308 Tastings by Appointment "Wood Family Vineyards opens at the winery for scheduled events. See website for details.["
20	Livermore Valley 2005 Estate Merlot View Label PICAZO Vineyards (Livermore, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Mark Clarin All wines are available by allocation only. Join our Private Cellar to receive your allocation and release updates. Our 2005 Estate Merlot was released Sept. 15, 2008. Our 2007 Cabernet Sauvigion will be ready for release sometime in late 2010. You must be on The List in order to qualify for Private Cellar and wine allocation. Question? Comment? wine@picazovineyards.com Visit:	$80.00 Regular Sold in 3 and 6 bottle wooden cases. as of 02/05

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