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Search Results for: merlot – Page 3

Reserve Merlot, Sonoma Valley

2016 Reserve Merlot, Sonoma Valley

ACCOLADES

94 Points | Jeb Dunnuck | June 2019
93 Points | Tasting Panel | May 2019
92 Points | The Wine Advocate | December 2019
91 Points | Suckling Tasting | December 2019

The Reserve Merlot shows off the rich flavor and balanced acidity that comes from ideal Sonoma Valley conditions. Abundant aromas of dark red fruits and French Roast coffee merge with mocha, blackberry, and cherry preserve flavors, finishing smooth and slightly spicy.
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Merlot, Sonoma County

2015 Merlot, Sonoma County

ACCOLADES

Best of Class | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2015

This is a classic Merlot with rich, deep color and expressive flavors. Medium-to-full bodied, the wine shows off multi-layered aromas and flavors of plum, dried currant, peppercorn, and savory spices before a long, silky finish.
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Reserve Merlot, Sonoma Valley

2014 Reserve Merlot, Sonoma Valley

ACCOLADES

93 Points | Tasting Panel | May 2017
91 Points | Wine Enthusiest | June 2017
90 Points | The Wine Advocate | March 2017
Gold Medal | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2017

The Reserve Sonoma Valley Merlot is a lush wine with spicy aromas of cherry, licorice, and vanilla. Flavors of blackberry and cassis emerge before a long, smooth finish.
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Merlot, Sonoma Valley

2014 Merlot, Sonoma Valley

ACCOLADES

90 Points | Wine Enthusiest | June 2017
Gold Medal | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2017

This is an expressive and flavorful Merlot with multi-layered aromas and flavors of red cherry, plum, dried cranberry, espresso bean, and savory spices. Medium-to-full bodied with a long, lingering finish.
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Merlot, Behler

2014 Merlot, Behler Vineyard, Sonoma Valley

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Gold Medal | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2017

Richly colored and deeply aromatic, this Merlot over-delivers with an abundance of dark-red fruit flavors and aromas of the baked cherry galette, pomegranate, currant, and mocha. Silky smooth and elegant with a long and lingering finish.
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Merlot, Sonoma County

2016 Merlot, Sonoma County

ACCOLADES

94 Points | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019
Gold Medal | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019
Best of Class | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019

This Merlot shows off deep, rich color and structure. Layers of aromas and flavors of cassis, plum, dried currant, and savory spices introduce a long, silky finish in this classic wine.
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Merlot, Sonoma County

2017 Merlot, Sonoma County

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93 Points | Press Democrat North Coast Challenge | July 2020
92 Points | Sunset International Wine Competition | July 2020
Gold Medal | Press Democrat North Coast Challenge | July 2020
Gold Medal | Sunset International Wine Competition | July 2020

This classic, rich Merlot reveals a deep color and broad structure. Aromas of cassis, plum, and dried currant merge with layered flavors of dark berries, espresso bean, and bittersweet chocolate. The wine has a long, vibrant finish with a note of spice.
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