Wine Merlot

1	Adastra (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2007 Adastra Merlot Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Appellation: Carneros 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.["
2	Adastra (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2005 Adastra Proximus Merlot Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Appellation: Carneros 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.["
3	Alfaro Family Vineyards (Corralitos, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2007 Billy K Estate Merlot View Label Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Winemaker: Richard Alfaro Deep Ruby color, black cherry, currants, mocha, mouth coating richness, spice and a beautiful balance of acidity and well integrated tannins. Aged for 19 months in 60% new French oak. Acclaim: 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Silver Medal winner 120 cases produced Question? Comment? mail@alfarowine.com Visit: www.alfarowine.com	$30.00 Regular as of 01/18	Email Phone: (831) 728-5172 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Corralitos, CA
4	Astrale e Terra (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2006 Astrale e Terra Estate Merlot View Label Appellation: Atlas Peak 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
5	Audelssa Winery (Glen Ellen, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2007 Alder Springs Merlot View Label Appellation: Mendocino County Winemaker: Erich Bradley Until this release, Merlot has been relegated to a supporting role in our Summit blend, but in 2007 we held back eight barrels for this special bottling. It is dominated by sweet violets and an earthy, tobacco character on the nose with a seamless texture, oozing layers of dark fruit and cocoa in the mouth. This wine should age gracefully for the next 10 - 12 years! 100% Merlot. 190 cases. ...only 8 cases left! Technical Sheet Question? Comment? info@audelssa.com Visit: www.audelssa.com	$60.00 Regular as of 01/10	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707 ) 933-8514 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Glen Ellen, CA
6	B. R. Cohn Winery (Glen Ellen, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2008 Sonoma Valley Merlot Appellation: Sonoma Valley Winemaker: Tom Montgomery The 2008 Sonoma Valley Merlot is a blend of the finest Merlot vineyards of the Sonoma Valley. These grapes provide wonderful aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, bright cherry and a hint of anise and mocha. Aging in the best tight-grain French oak barrels adds complexity, toasty vanilla, and supple tannins for a long, smooth finish. This wine compliments a wide range of foods such as lamb, duck and all cuts of steak and ribs. Acclaim: Gold Medal ~ Sonoma County Harvest Fair Click to Buy 1100 cases produced Question? Comment? info@brcohn.com Visit: www.brcohn.com	$32.00 Regular as of 02/08	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 931-7924 Fax: (707).938-4585 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Glen Ellen, CA
7	Barlow Vineyards (Calistoga, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2005 Barlow Merlot View Label Appellation: Napa Valley Winemaker: Barr Smith Our 2005 Estate Merlot is polished with sweet vanilla that provides a backdrop for the black cherry aromas. The palate starts with plush flavors of currants and dark fruits that are followed by round luxurious tannins that provide the backbone for the wine. Acclaim: Wine Enthusiast Magazine 92 Points Cherry and blueberry aromas with an exotic white frosting accent. Creamy and rich with cooked cherry and dusty chocolate flavors. Prominent tannins join the mix of cherry, minerals and fresh acids in the close. 396 cases produced Question? Comment? info@barlowvineyards.com Visit: www.barlowvineyards.com	$32.00 Regular as of 01/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 548-8317 Fax: (707).942-8694 Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room open by appointment only.["
8	Blackstone Winery (Kenwood, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2005 Sonoma County Reserve Merlot Appellation: 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
9	Borra Vineyards (Lodi, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2005 Merlot View Label Appellation: Lodi Winemaker: Steve Borra Our full-bodied, middle-of-the-night Merlot will bowl you over with up-front, big jammy black currants and cherries, giving way to shades of chocolatey oak and black pepper. Underneath these luscious layers is the classic bell pepper signature of the Merlot grape, accompanied by a touch of spicy pepperoni on the amazingly long finish, providing an excellent partner with wood-fired pizza. 443 cases produced Question? Comment? info@borravineyards.com Visit: www.borravineyards.com	$18.00 Regular as of 12/18	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (209) 368-2446 Fax: (209).368-3252 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Lodi, CA
10	Boyd Family Vineyards (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2005 Merlot Big Ranch Vineyard View Label Appellation: Oak Knoll District Winemaker: Stan Boyd We are most proud of our 2005 Estate grown and produced Merlot that was harvested September 26th from the “A4” Block of our home Big Ranch Vineyard®. The grapes were harvested at 25.6° brix and cold soaked at 50 degrees for 6 days to maximize extraction of color and flavor. After cold soaking, fermentation began reaching a high temperature of 86 degrees at 17° brix. At the conclusion of primary fermentation, the wine was pressed into French oak barrels, 60% new and 40% once used. Af... ...read more 330 cases produced Question? Comment? info@boydwine.com Visit: www.boydwine.com	$40.00 Regular as of 11/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707) 254-7353 Fax: (707).307-7032 Join list on web site www.boydwine.com Tastings by Appointment "Tastings with prior appointment, (48hrs+) arranged.["
11	Carhartt Vineyard (Los Olivos, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) NV 2005 Estate Merlot Appellation: Santa Barbara County Winemaker: Brooke Carhartt A dark, elegant Merlot with chocolate, cherry, and spice on the palate. Beautiful nose and a long, lingering finish with soft tannins. 300 cases produced Question? Comment? info@CarharttVineyard.com Visit: www.CarharttVineyard.com	$30.00 Regular as of 02/22	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (805) 688-0685 Fax: (805).688-3004 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Los Olivos, CA
12	Carter Cellars (Calisoga, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2009 Truchard Vineyard Merlo View Label Appellation: Napa Valley Merlot Winemaker: Nils Venge A supple ruby core gives way to a developed rim. This Merlot pronounces itself with flamboyant aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant and vanilla. Its presence on the palate awakes the jaded taste buds as crisp tannins surround a luxurious fruit core. Tech Sheet Visit: www.CarterCellars.com	$65.00 Regular as of 07/03	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (123) 453-6890 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Calisoga, CA
13	Casa Carneros (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2001 Merlot 'Las Lomas Vineyard' Appellation: Carneros 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
14	Casa Carneros (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2002 Merlot 'Las Lomas Vineyard' Appellation: Carneros 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
15	Ceago Vinegarden (Nice, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2005 Cabernet Sauvingon, Del Lago View Label Certified Biodynamic Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Appellation: Clear Lake Merlot 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
16	Ceago Vinegarden (Nice, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2006 Merlot, Camp Masut View Label Certified Biodynamic Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Appellation: Redwood Valley Our 2006 Merlot has aromas of black cherries, currants, vanilla and cinnamon spice. On the palate it is rich with flavors of cherry, chocolate and vanilla and toasted oak spice. This wine is an excellent accompaniment to grilled and roasted meats, mushrooms or rich pasta dishes. 950 cases produced Question? Comment? ceago@ceago.com Visit: www.ceago.com	$26.00 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
17	Cedar Mountain Winery (Livermore, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2006 Merlot View Label Appellation: Livermore Valley 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	Email Phone: (925) 373-6636 Fax: (925).373-6694 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Livermore, CA
18	Chateau Sinnet (Carmel Valley, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2005 Merlot-Estate View Label Appellation: Monterey Winemaker: Stephan Kidder Question? Comment? michael@chateausinnet.com Visit: www.chateausinnet.com	$22.00 Regular as of	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (831) 659-2244 Fax: (831).659-2171 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Carmel Valley, CA
19	Chateau Sinnet (Carmel Valley, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2004 Red Eyed Monkey- Merlot fueled blend View Label Appellation: Monterey County 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	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (831) 659-2244 Fax: (831).659-2171 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Carmel Valley, CA
20	Crazy Flower Wines (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) 2006 Merlot View Label Produced Following Biodynamic Practices Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes Appellation: Carneros 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

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