Merlot

Savory peppery perfumed and packed full of the character the 2015 Rosso della Centa a 100% varietal Merlot will keep you coming back to the glass over and over again. Wild strawberries blackberries cloves tobacco and an enriching... Read More

The 2018 Merlot Black Vineyard from Colète is terrific. Bright and energetic the 2018 is incredibly appealing. Readers will find an especially savory structured Merlot that is full of cool climate character. Bright acids lend... Read More

The Ca' Marcanda 2019 Bolgheri Rosso Magari offers a surprisingly subtle side to the three very powerful grapes that make up the blend. These are Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The bouquet is generous... Read More

Well-marked by toasty spicy new oak this dense dark red is saturated with black cherry plum and iron flavors. Firm yet refined tannins lend support as does bright acidity with fine length. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through... Read More

Rich and deeply colored evoking black cherry blackberry plum tar wild herb and spice flavors. Dense yet retains a sense of freshness with refined tannins lining the finish. Nicely integrated and long. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best... Read More

Deep garnet-purple in color the 2016 Merlot Sangiacomo Vineyard has quite a profound nose of crushed black plums crème de cassis and baked blackberries with suggestions of spice cake licorice and violets. Big rich and full-bodied... Read More

Gérard Perse believes this is the greatest Pavie he’s made to date although certainly I would argue that list includes the 2000 as well as the 2009 and 2010 among his superstars. This wine which I had both in the 2005 horizontal... Read More

The 2018 Coleraine (the current release) is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon 33% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. It's fresh and floral on the nose with hints of green herbs and dark chocolate both complementing vibrant cassis... Read More