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2009 Bonterra Mendocino County Merlot

2009 Bonterra Mendocino County Merlot

Bright and bouncy aromas rise right after the wine hits the glass. The flavors exceeded my expectations and that is a very hard task to take to heart when asking me to review a wine. Oh yeah, I said it, Bonterra has struck my fancy with this 2009 Merlot. It transcends the organic status on [...]

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2010 Mollydoooker “The Scooter” McLaren Vale Merlot

2010 Mollydoooker “The Scooter” McLaren Vale Merlot

If you have forgotten what really good merlot tastes like you should reacquaint yourself to this grape by buying a bottle of this Mollydooker and experiencing what merlot should be instead of that homogenized everyman wine that seems to be what a lot of bigger wineries are aiming for no matter what they charge per [...]

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2009 Roth Alexander Valley California Merlot

2009 Roth Alexander Valley California Merlot

A straightforward wine, I found it very pleasurable although without a lot of frills. A little more plush or lush would have knocked it out of the park. The distinctive Sonoma Merlot qualities in the flavor profile presented here seemed a bit diminished compared to past efforts tasted from this AVA. Overall, there were no [...]

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NV Candor Lot 3 Central Coast Merlot

NV Candor Lot 3 Central Coast Merlot

This wine is a line from the Hope Family that includes Liberty School, Treanna and a few other labels. By foregoing the restrictions of making a vintage wine, the Candor wines bring to the table a level of quality at affordable prices that might not be possible if it was bottled as a single vintage [...]

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2009 Murphy-Goode California Merlot

2009 Murphy-Goode California Merlot

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 will be [...]

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Easy Drinking Bordeaux That Won’t Break the Bank

Easy Drinking Bordeaux That Won’t Break the Bank

This week’s wine bytes include short mini reviews that include some easy drinking French Bordeaux’s that won’t break the bank. 2009  Château Lamothe-Vincent Bordeaux This wine is bright and fruity with a hint of plum and tobacco; it is an easy drinking wine to pair with a juicy burger. Enjoy! Rating: B- | $15 | [...]

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