New World Merlot

NEW WORLD – MERLOT

ARROWOOD SONOMA “UNFINED & UNFILTERED”’04 – “Bursts with cherry, toasty oak and coffee aromas and offers pretty, layered wild berry, spice and caramel flavors that build richness on the finish.” …………………………………..84.99

CHALONE MONTEREY’03…………………………..38.59

CHARLES KRUG NAPA’06………………………….47.99

CHATEAU ST. JEAN  SONOMA’05 – “Appealing black cherry and spice notes lead to a soft, elegant plum and cedar flavors that end on a dry, dusty note.”………….….39.99

CHATEAU STE. MICELLE COLUMBIA VALLEY “HORSE HEAVEN”’95 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Ripe and appealing for its firm-textured plum, cherry and spice flavors that expand and persist on the generous finish.”………….….99.99

CORTE RIVA NAPA’04 – “Corte Riva’s 2004 Merlot is a wonderful successor to the brilliant 2003. Aromas of chocolate, underbrush, blackberries, cherries, licorice, and espresso roast emerge from this deep, opulent, full-bodied Merlot that coats the mouth. It is ideal for drinking over the next 7-8 years. Pride Mountain Vineyard’s well-known viticulturist, Romel Rivera, produces impressive wines under his own label, Corte Riva. Working closely with winemaker Bob Foley has been to his benefit, and Foley’s winemaking philosophy is apparent in these brilliant reds.”……75.99

DUCKHORN NAPA’07………………………….104.99

ECHELON CENTRAL COAST’02 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION………………….39.99

GEYSER PEAK ALEXANDER VALLEY’05…………………..29.99

GRAYSON CELLARS PASO ROBLES’06……………….33.99

HALL NAPA’05 – “Soft and supple, underlined by good structure, with black currant and toasty spice aromas and zesty red currant, roasted anise and cedary oak flavors.”……..64.99

HERON CALIFORNIA’04 …………………..38.99

LOLONIS RED WOOD VALLEY “PETROS-HERITAGE”’ – CELLAR AGED SELECTION’02……….……74.99

LONGBOARD RUSSIAN RIVER’07 – “Young and still rough around the edges, but there’s plenty of jammy black cherry, ripe plum and spicy fruit.”……………………49.99

MATANZAS CREEK SONOMA “SONOMA VALLEY”’94 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Smooth and rich, with a scent of dill leading to currant and plum flavors, finishing with anise, mineral and herb notes, turning complex.–California Merlot retrospective.”……………..129.99

McWILLIAMS SOUTH EASTERN “HANWOOD ESTATE”’07…………………29.99

MIETZ SONOMA’02 - CELLAR AGED SELECTION ……………..48.09

MILL CREEK DRY CREEK VALLEY – SONOMA’04……………………………….45.89

MINER NAPA “STAGECOACH”’05 – “Round, full bodied, quite toasty in character, with some richness, firm structure, and a long finish, tasting of cedar, spicy oak, tobacco, black currant, and cherry.”……………………….68.09

MURPHY GOODE ALEXANDER’06 – “Juicy and easygoing, with cola and spicy cherry aromas and tart plum and herb flavors.”…………….36.99

NORTHSTAR COLUMBIA VALLEY’05 – “Soft and open-textured, with a meaty edge to the cherry and spice flavors. Stays light on its feet through the mild tannins on the finish. Better than previously reviewed.” ………….67.99

PAHLMEYER NAPA’05 – “A star in this group.  Plush, rich and enormously concentrated, powerful yet polished, with a long, intense finish.”…………….139.99

PALOMA NAPA’06 – “Well-structured and focused, with ripe plum, spice and cedar aromas and black cherry and mocha coffee flavors that take on richness and tannins on the finish.”…….89.99

PARADIGM NAPA’04 – “Well-structured and focused, with ripe plum, spice and cedar aromas and black cherry and mocha coffee flavors that take on richness and tannins on the finish.”..65.99

PARCEL 41 NAPA’05…………………40.99

PEIRANO ESTATE LODI “SIX CLONES – HERITAGE COLLECTION”’05…….54.99

PEIRANO ESTATE LODI “SIX CLONES – HERITAGE COLLECTION”’07..…….33.99

PROVENANCE NAPA’04 – “Sleek and focused, with a Bordeaux-like structure that hones in on the red cherry and red currant flavors. Moderately rich and well-balanced, this is appealing for its elegance and grace.”………….59.99

PROVENANCE NAPA “THREE PALMS”’06 – “Offers good depth and structure, with red currant and sage aromas and black cherry, licorice and toasty vanilla flavors that finish with tight tannins.”…….69.99

RED ROCK CALIFORNIA’07………………29.99

ROBERT KEENAN NAPA’04 – “Lean and dry, with plum and cedar aromas and dry cherry, mineral and leather flavors that finish with chewy tannins.”…………………………..72.99

TAMARACK CELLARS COLUMBIA VALLEY’04 – “Supple and generous, with black cherry and spice flavors that linger attractively on the open finish.”…..47.99

TREFETHEN NAPA “OAK KNOLL”’05……………..44.99

TURNBULL OAKVILLE NAPA’06…………………………..….75.99

TWENTY ROWS NAPA’06………..…………….39.09

 X WINERY NAPA “SPRING MOUNTAIN”’06………………….46.99