#merlotthursday
Ômina Romana
Diana Nemorensis I Merlot Blend 2020
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice and peppercorn.
Medium finish with soft tannins.
This is a nice entry level Merlot from Lazio in Italy. Fresh and young.
Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux. Interesting stuff.
I've had the 2017 vintage a few years ago, and it is very consistent.
Easy drinking and a good food wine.
A blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$25. — 2 months ago
Jason Stephens Winery
Estate Merlot 2014
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins.
This is a delicious Merlot from Santa Clara Valley in California. Rich, yet elegant.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.
Good by itself, and will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec. Aged for 36 months in oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$24 (at release). — 2 months ago
Château L'Evangile
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1997
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.
Nice nose with red and black fruits, light oak, tobacco leaf, light mildew, cola and dark coffee.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, vegetables, forest floor and black pepper.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 27 year old is still drinking very nicely, although definitely not at its peak anymore. Complex and engaging.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
I Had this same vintage a little while ago, and this bottle drinks much better. At this age, the condition of the specific bottle is very imperative.
Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Always nice to drink these kind of old wines.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$250. — 3 months ago
L'Ecole No. 41
Frenchtown Red Blend 2015
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, tobacco, cedar, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, light herbs and light alcohol.
Full bodied and soft, with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, blueberries, light oak, licorice, vanilla, spices, espresso, light earth, herbs and peppercorn.
Nice length on the finish with round tannins and sweet spices.
This 5 year old red blend from Washington State is drinking at its peak right now.
Elegant and easy drinking right out of the bottle. Gets better after 30 minutes of airtime, when more complexity and tannins come in to play.
Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and spicy, with a really nice nose, once it opens up.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.
Showing nice complexity and good by itself or with food.
A blend of 45% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 10% Malbec, 17% Syrah and 4% Grenache. Aged for 9 months in neutral oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$20. — 12 days ago
Château du Roy
St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1976
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Reddish in color with light intensity.
Dry on the palate, and a little funky on the nose.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Showing red and black fruits with earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, wet leaves, peppercorn and barnyard.
This 48 year old Right Bank Bordeaux is surprisingly still drinkable, but not at its peak any longer. Soft and a little unbalanced.
Nevertheless, it’s nice to try these kinds of old wines, as they offer a unique taste and history that newer wines simply can’t match.
I paired it with a prosciutto and arugula pizza.
12% alcohol by volume.
87 Points. — 2 months ago
Cantina Sociale Mendrisio
Gioia Merlot Chardonnay 2023
Cantina Mendrisio Gioia 2023, Switzerland
Here is a unique Merlot for #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Pale gold in color.
The nose reminds me of a Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Chardonnay.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing citrus, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs and spices.
Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Nicely balanced and elegant.
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Chardonnay. Aged in concrete vats on the lees for 6 months.
12.3% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$20. — 3 months ago
Casali di Bibbiano
Ombroneta Argilla Toscana Cabernet-Merlot 2021
Casali di Bibbiano Ombroneta Argilla Rosso Toscana IGT 2021, Tuscany, Italy
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish rim.
Nice nose that feels more like red Bolgheri.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This young Super Tuscan is already enjoyable, even by itself. Rich and powerful.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in stainless steel vats for 12 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$50. — a month ago
Château Montrose
Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black plums, cherries, sweet strawberries, raspberries, red currants, oak, tobacco, light vegetables, light vanilla, herbs and peppercorn.
Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 9 year old from the great 2015 vintage is tasty, but it's not there yet.
Needed 3 hours to open up. Feels still young ,and would be nice to revisit it in a few years.
Showing a soft and elegant mouthfeel. A good third wine from this winery.
A blend of 46% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$30. — 2 months ago
Tenuta le Colonne
Bolgheri Red Blend 2021
Tenuta Le Colonne Bolgheri Rosso 2021, Tuscany, Italy
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday
Ruby in color with medium intensity. A pretty color.
Nose of fresh cherries, raspberries, light wood, earth, bitter vegetables, bell pepper and tobacco leaf.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, light wood, spices, espresso, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Merlot based blend from Bolgheri. Tangy, with lots of earth notes. Spicy and entertaining.
The Cabernet Franc seems to be dominating the nose right now.
Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.
Good by itself or with food. Easy drinking with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
A blend of 50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. Aged in large Chianti oak barrels for 12 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$40. — 2 months ago
"Odedi"
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Great nose with red and black fruits, cedar, vanilla, leather, earth, chocolates, tobacco, spices, black pepper and black tea.
Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, vanilla, cola, cedar, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and earth.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious 20 year old Merlot from Bordeaux. Nicely balanced with a nice, soft mouthfeel. Rich and elegant with nice complexity.
Easy drinking and needs an hour of airtime to open up properly.
The 2004 was not a good vintage, but it is showing really well now.
Robert Parker 93 points.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with foods like game meats.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$220. — 5 days ago