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NV NV 2005 Estate Merlot
  • Appellation: Santa Barbara County
    Carhartt Vineyard (Los Olivos, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • 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
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    Phone: (805) 688-0685
    Fax: (805).688-3004 Tasting Room Open

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    Los Olivos, CA
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    NV NV Merlot
  • Appellation: Yorkville Highlands
    Lone Oak Estate Winery (Cloverdale, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • A deep ruby red wine with notes of rich fruit, dark chocolate, floral, and light oak aromas. This medium body wine offers flavors of ripe fruit, currant, and blackberry, with a hint of dark chocolate. It has a long clear silky finish.
  • Question? Comment? loneoakestatewinery@yahoo.com
  • Visit: www.loneoakestatewinery.com
  • $...
    Regular
    as of 03/29
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    Phone: (707) 894-9260
    Fax: (707).894-2477
    3
    1999 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
    4
    1999 1999 Merlot Estate View Label
  • Produced Following Biodynamic Practices
  • Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes
  • 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
    5
    2000 2000 Merlot
  • Appellation: California
    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
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  • $10.00
    Regular
    Plus CA tax and S/H, if applicable
    as of 02/10
    6
    2001 2001 Merlot 'Las Lomas Vineyard'
  • Appellation: Carneros
    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
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    Phone: (707) 257-8713
    Fax: (707).257-2788
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    2002 2002 Merlot 'Las Lomas Vineyard'
  • Appellation: Carneros
    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
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    Phone: (707) 257-8713
    Fax: (707).257-2788
    8
    2002 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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    9
    2003 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
    10
    2004 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
    11
    2004 2004 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Napa Valley
    Mansfield Winery (St. Helena, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Richard Mansfield
  • The 2004 was grown on the slopes overlooking the northern end of Lake Hennessey. 6; x 12' spacing, old vines. A beautifully integrated classic that exhibits mountain herb, chocolate, and intense mouthfeel.
  • Acclaim: Best of Class, West Coast Wine Competition. 92 points, California State Fair
  • 190 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? richard@mansfieldwinery.com
  • Visit: www.mansfieldwinery.com
  • $31.00
    Regular
    as of 02/13
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    Phone: (707) 963-1987
    Fax: (707).963-1987
    12
    2004 2004 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Mendocino County
    Pacific Star Winery (Fort Bragg, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Sally Ottoson
  • Made from a single 1-acre vineyard / Pamela's / in the Yokayo District located on the benchlands of Mendocino's Ukiah Valley.
  • 300 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? pacstar@mcn.org
  • Visit: www.pacificstarwinery.com
  • $24.00
    Regular
    as of 12/11
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    Phone: (707 ) 962-9463 (wine)
    Fax: (707).964-1105 Tasting Room Open

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    Fort Bragg, CA
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    2004 2004 Pomar Junction 2004 Estate Merlot
  • Appellation: Paso Robles
    Pomar Junction Vineyard (Templeton, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Kevin Riley
  • A dark, rich merlot aged in oak for two years.
  • 150 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? info@pomarjunction.com
  • Visit: www.pomarjunction.com
  • $25.00
    Regular
    $20 for Parlour Club members
    as of 03/10
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    Phone: (805 ) 238-9940
    Fax: (805).238-9944 Tasting Room Open

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    Templeton, CA
    14
    2004 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
    Regular
    as of 12/14
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    2005 2005 Adastra Proximus Merlot
  • Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes
  • Appellation: Carneros
    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
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    Phone: (707) 255-4818.
    Fax: (707).255-4818 Tastings by Appointment
    "Tasting room open by appointment only.["
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    2005 2005 Barlow Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Napa Valley
    Barlow Vineyards (Calistoga, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • 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
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    Phone: (707) 548-8317
    Fax: (707).942-8694 Tastings by Appointment
    "Tasting room open by appointment only.["
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    2005 2005 Sonoma County Reserve Merlot
  • Appellation:
    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
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    Phone: (707) 833-1999
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    Kenwood, CA
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    2005 2005 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Lodi
    Borra Vineyards (Lodi, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • 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
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    Phone: (209) 368-2446
    Fax: (209).368-3252 Tasting Room Open

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    Lodi, CA
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    2005 2005 Merlot Big Ranch Vineyard View Label
  • Appellation: Oak Knoll District
    Boyd Family Vineyards (Napa, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • 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
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    Phone: (707) 254-7353
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    "Tastings with prior appointment, (48hrs+) arranged.["
    20
    2005 2005 Cabernet Sauvingon, Del Lago View Label
  • Certified Biodynamic
  • Organic - Made from 100% Organic Grapes
  • Appellation: Clear Lake
  • 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
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    Phone: (707) 274-1462
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    Nice, CA
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