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249 Articles match "Merlot"

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Wine of the Week: Cheval des Andes
Now the 2006 is composed of 60% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and that small but essential 5% Merlot, the color (or ‘robe’ as they say in French) was dark purple and intense, with a small violet/fushia meniscus. With its illustrious history and small production, Chateau Cheval Blanc was and still is accessible to only the privileged few.
A Wine Story - Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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Cepas de Familia Gimenez Riili Merlot 2004 Mendoza Argentina
From Lujan de Cuyo in the Upper Mendoza River Region along the Andean foothills, where great temperature variances between night and day make for a Merlot with intense aromas and good acidity. Medium bodied and ruby colored with warmer copper painted around the rim of the glass. making this very easy to drink.
Vigna Uva Vino - Friday, August 13, 2010
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Imbibing idiots, seeds, cartel, AOCs – sipped & spit
In the actual experiments, the subject ordered a glass of “house merlot,&# so perhaps the conclusion is valid. You’d think they ordered the house merlot! SPIT: “imbibing idiot bias&#. But what if the subject ordered a glass of hipster wine, such as pineau d’aunis or Txakoli, or a back vintage something good?
Dr. Vino - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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  • Mario Bollag Terralsole Coldoro Merlot 2005 IGT
    With a supple nose of strawberries, sour cherries and green peppers, this Merlot (also contains small amounts of Sangiovese) from Montalcino spends eight months in French oak and six months in bottle, showing woodsy flavors rich in tangy fruits, cassis and a lively acidity. Tags: montalcino merlot French oak
    Vigna Uva Vino - Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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  • Banfi CollePino Sangiovese & Merlot 2005 IGT
    From Montalcino comes this Tuscan red, a blend of Sangiovese & Merlot and nice every day red wine. At $8 a bottle Banfi succeeds in producing a full-bodied inexpensive red with the character of some of it's older brothers from the region. This went very well with a simple pasta marinara with grated ricotta & pecorino cheese
    Vigna Uva Vino - Monday, October 13, 2008
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  • Macari Vineyards Merlot Reserve 2005
    Tags: north fork sustainable Organic merlot long island wines Macari
    Vigna Uva Vino - Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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  • Craggy Range Merlot Gimblett Gravels Vineyard 2004
    From New Zealand, this Bordeaux blend of 87% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec is fermented in stainless steel and aged in oak for 17 months. Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon cabernet franc merlot bordeaux stainless steel oak New Zealand malbec
    Vigna Uva Vino - Monday, October 19, 2009
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  • Ruffino Il Ducale Toscana 2006 IGT
    A Blend of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, and 20% Syrah, with colors of ruby red, the Syrah contributing to the spicy character, the Merlot expressing the dark round fruits, while the Sangiovese displays undergrowth on a forest floor uncovering herbal notes. Tags: ruffino Syrah Sangiovese merlot
    Vigna Uva Vino - Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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  • Bigi Vipra Rosa 2007 Rosso dell’Umbria IGT
    A blend from Umbria, this red wine is made from 70% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese with aromatics of chocolate, blackberry and cedar over layers of ripe sour cherries and violets and 13% alcohol. Opened nicely within an hour for a soft and smooth attitude. In the $12 range at WRFH
    Vigna Uva Vino - Thursday, November 20, 2008
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  • 2005 Macari Estate Merlot
    On the North Fork of Long Island's wine country comes this delectable 100% Merlot. Ruby red colors in front of layers of eucalyptus, fresh mint and chocolate, combine with flavors reminiscent of licorice, white pepper and a jammy undercurrent. Retails for $18.99. Full disclosure: this sample bottle sent to me compliments of Macari Wines
    Vigna Uva Vino - Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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  • Serafini & Vidotto “Phigaia” 2001, Veneto
    This Italian Merlot/Cabernet blend is loaded with aromas of black currant and leather, a nice acidity, and a silky texture. Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon Fig and Olive merlot The finish is long and juicy. Had this by the glass at Fig & Olive in downtown (W 13 st) NYC at a Muscular Dystrophy charity event.
    Vigna Uva Vino - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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  • Zenato Merlot Delle Venezie 2005
    This Italian merlot has aromas of ripe berries set against a toasted oak background, and smoked meats with a palate of blueberry pie and sour cherry and finally milk chocolate and vanilla. Winemaker notes: A noble red for aging, made with procedures appropriate to merlot fruit from the “delle Venezie” area.
    Vigna Uva Vino - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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  • Pine Ridge Carneros Merlot 2005
    This Pine Ridge 2005 Carneros Merlot from the Napa Valley/Carneros region of California is 98% Merlot , 1% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec and aged 15 months in French oak barrels. It shows dark aromas of blackberries, cherry and blueberry with notes of coffee, tobacco and cedar. SRP is $45.
    Vigna Uva Vino - Thursday, September 11, 2008
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