Clos de la Siete 2009 (Michel Rolland) This is a luscious, full-bodied wine (50% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 10/10 Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah) from Mendoza with a rich, ripe, perfumed nose of deep luscious black fruit, a very intense palate of dark fruit, very balanced tannin and acidity, and long (...) [A Wine Story Wine Reviews] The “pinotgate” scandal is old news, but the settlement in the class-action suit occurred a few days ago. Wine industry giants E&J Gallo and Constellation Brands agreed to a $2.1 million payout to consumers who purchased bottles of their inexpensive California wines filled with merlot and (...) Breaux Vineyards fans may already know that each year, the winery offers a series of vertical tastings that may include a vertical flight of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, nebbiolo, meritage blends, etc. This past weekend, we attended a vertical tasting that … Continue reading (...) Greenness - underripe aromas and flavours - has long been recognised as a problem in South African red wines. Especially in the Bordeaux varieties (cabernets franc and sauvignon, and merlot). Read more [Grape | blogs • articles • news, views and tastes] Among my favorite activities during the slower winter months are the verticals at Breaux Vineyards. Each year, Breaux hosts a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Nebbiolo Vertical, pairing the different vintages with food from Grandale Farms. This year we were lucky enough to attend with Paul and (...) This wine is a good example of California Merlot. It is not however the distinctive quality I have come to expect from Murphy-Goode. This wine is not to be confused with the burly Alexander Valley Sonoma Merlot for a couple of extra dollars. If the Sonoma is available, spend the extra cash you (...) Merlot has a bad reputation. It is often described as "feminine," as if that is an insult. Yeah, if you're a 14-year-old boy trying to fit in on the playground, then it might be time to bloody a nose. But other than that, can we all grow up? Continue reading (...) When it comes to Virginia wine, the two varieties most mentioned are Viognier (the state’s official wine grape variety) and Cabernet Franc. Both are deserving of the discussion. And just for the record, I’m a fan of both. But for those new to Virginia wine, you would be remiss if you overlook (...) A blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 33% Syrah, this wine will work in a lot of situations. I would probably take a look at this if I was a restaurant wine program director as a candidate for wine by the glass. In a retail environment, it comes from a great vintage and (...) By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Merlot dominates the Long Island wine landscape. It is the most-planted grape and the one that many wineries have built their red wine programs around -- and with good reason. It ripens dependably and (...) |
