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merstar
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Post subject: Need Merlot recommendations  Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:11 pm |
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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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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:16 pm |
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merstar wrote: I usually drink Merlot . Do you have a doctor's excuse for this sort of thing? 
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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:29 pm |
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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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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:38 pm |
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merstar
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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:51 pm |
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Hey wino, I PM'd you back.
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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:46 pm |
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Merstar,
Hmmm. Nope! Can't think of any Merlots under $20 I'd recommend. Hopefully Wino steered you right ...
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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:05 am |
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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:07 am |
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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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merstar
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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:46 pm |
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wino wrote: 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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Post subject: Re: Need Merlot recommendations Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:54 pm |
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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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