Bogle Vineyards California Merlot 2014 and 2016

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A burly fruit flavored wine that doesn’t do justice to inexpensive California Merlot. Producer/Winery: Bogle Vineyards; Clarksburg, Calirfornia. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic […]

Bellevue Lussac St-Emilion 2004

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A CAPTIVATING Bordeaux that was an EXCELLENT value and a SUPER weekday red. Producer/Winery: André Chatenoud; Chateau de Bellevue; Lussac, France. Grape […]

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2013

Synopsis, Our Opinion: Bold West Coast fruit flavors at a grocery store price. Producer/Winery: Columbia Crest Winery; Paterson, Washington. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation: Columbia […]

Visintini Rosso Palmoira 2014

Synopsis, Our Opinion: A delicious Merlot that’s a SUPER value Italian wine. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola Visintini Andrea; Gramogliano, Italy Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation: Gramogliano; […]

Frog’s Leap Rutherford Napa Valley Merlot 2013

Recommendation: Nice California Merlot that’s priced well for the quality. Winery/Producer: Produced and bottled by Frog’s Leap; Rutherford, California Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Region, Appellation: […]

Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Merlot 2012

Recommendation: Not Recommended. Winery/Producer: Vinted and Bottled by Stags’ Leap Winery; Napa, California. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Region, Appellation: Stags Leap District; Napa Valley, California. […]

William Hill Central Coast Merlot 2012

Recommendation: At under $10 it’s a great everyday Merlot that’s a fantastic value. Winery/Producer: William Hill; San Luis Obispo, California. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Region, […]

Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot 2012

Recommendation: Not Recommended. Winery/Producer: Robert Mondavi Winery; Oakville, California. Grape Variety: Merlot blend: 78% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Syrah, 1% Malbec, […]