merstar wrote:
I usually drink Merlot .
Do you have a doctor's excuse for this sort of thing?
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| Author: | merstar [ Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Need Merlot recommendations |
I usually drink Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Merlot Reserve Napa, which I like a lot, but I want to try some new ones - under $20. I like 'em round and velvety smooth. (wine, that is). |
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| Author: | KSyrahSyrah [ Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
merstar wrote: I usually drink Merlot . Do you have a doctor's excuse for this sort of thing?
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| Author: | merstar [ Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
KSyrahSyrah wrote: merstar wrote: I usually drink Merlot . Do you have a doctor's excuse for this sort of thing? Ha! |
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| Author: | wino [ Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
I have PM'd ya! |
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| Author: | merstar [ Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
Hey wino, I PM'd you back. |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
Merstar, Hmmm. Nope! Can't think of any Merlots under $20 I'd recommend. Hopefully Wino steered you right ... |
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| Author: | wino [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
Merstar - Is this the wine you mentioned? From the Raymond web site: http://www.raymondvineyards.com/cms/wines/detail/reserve-selection-merlot-2008 |
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| Author: | Tim [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
HI, 2009 Falesco Merlot from Umbria is wonderful and $13. "The 2009 Merlot is one of the finest wines I have ever tasted from Falesco. It is a decidedly firm, vibrant Merlot that stands in stark contrast to the super-ripe, obvious Vitiano Rosso. Here the fruit is wonderfully precise and elegant. Jammy blueberries, blackberries, cinnamon, leather and crushed rocks are woven into a beautiful fabric. The French oak is layered very nicely, adding depth and flavor, but never overpowering the wine. This is impressive juice from proprietor Riccardo Cotarella." Reviewed by: The Wine Advocate - 92pts The 2010 vintage is also excellent. Tim |
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| Author: | merstar [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
wino wrote: Merstar - Is this the wine you mentioned? From the Raymond web site: http://www.raymondvineyards.com/cms/wines/detail/reserve-selection-merlot-2008 Yes, that's the one. I must note that it was superb when I started buying it several years ago, but I haven't been as happy with it for the past year or so. It used to be smoother, more velvety on the finish, and now it seems to be a little more tannic, especially on the finish. I've also noticed some sediment lately, so I guess it needs decanting, which I've never done. The price of $24.00 is high on their site - I buy it here in NC for about $16.99. |
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| Author: | merstar [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Merlot recommendations |
Tim wrote: HI, 2009 Falesco Merlot from Umbria is wonderful and $13. "The 2009 Merlot is one of the finest wines I have ever tasted from Falesco. It is a decidedly firm, vibrant Merlot that stands in stark contrast to the super-ripe, obvious Vitiano Rosso. Here the fruit is wonderfully precise and elegant. Jammy blueberries, blackberries, cinnamon, leather and crushed rocks are woven into a beautiful fabric. The French oak is layered very nicely, adding depth and flavor, but never overpowering the wine. This is impressive juice from proprietor Riccardo Cotarella." Reviewed by: The Wine Advocate - 92pts The 2010 vintage is also excellent. Tim Thanks for the recommendation, Tim! |
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