Wine Reviews and News for Passionate Wine Lovers

Red Rock Merlot 2005,  82 points Simple would be the word for this wine. Definitely not overbearing.  I'm being sarcastic because this is by far a table wine at best.  New world, tank feel. The nose has cedar, plum, with some ...

McManis Family Vineyards Merlot (USA, California) The color was a thin light purple.  The nose was just ok with darker fruits and tobacco.  The alcohol was very prevalent.  This wine was very short with just a little fruit on the palate, cherry ...

2006 Beringer Stone Cellars Merlot (USA, California, Napa Valley) Not bad for 8 bones. This wine had some depth to it, but overall it was not dynamic or exciting.  Got hints of sour cherry and darker fruits on the start.  The nose ...

2002 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Howell Mountain (USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain) I have to say that Duckhorn is the only Merlot I like but I am starting to feel that its over priced. Dark ruby. Nose is rich and creamy with ripe ...

J Brookwater Merlot 2004 - 90 Points Went to a great French resturant at the top of the Hilton, downtown Atlanta. Had a glass of this merlot and it was solid. Can't find it anywhere to buy so if you know ...

The nose had an old world smell to it. Good amount of oak and lots of black olive. More black olive than I have ever smelled in a red. It was pretty cool because I like uniqueness. Hints of cinnamon ...

Sour cherries, clove and blueberries on the nose. Nice deep ruby color. Very little heat and the start is soft and smooth. Lots of fruit and plum in the start with a hint of French oak. A nice transition through ...