Merlot

Cono Sur Visión Merlot – More Great Wine from Chile

I logged on tonight planning to post a summary of all the Merlot reviews I've done recently, in order to show how they all...

Blackstone Merlot

Today it's nothing fancy.  Just a quick and dirty review.  This Merlot is one of the best sellers at one of my favorite wine...

FAT bastard Merlot – Full and Approachable

When I see a wine named "Fat Bastard" I don't know what to expect.  My first impression is that wine is all about marketing...

Oyster Bay Merlot – A Little Dirty, a Lot of Good

Although New Zealand and Oyster Bay are both best known for Sauvignon Blanc, it's the Oyster Bay Merlot that has captured my attention.  I...

Dancing Bull Merlot – Big, Fruit-filled and Tasty

When you see the label on the Dancing Bull Merlot you might think that the design looks similar to that found on Rancho Zabaco...

Sebastiani Sonoma County Merlot

Last fall, Sebastiani Vineyards was one of the wineries I visited on my trip to Sonoma County.  If you're ever doing a wine tour...

Red Truck Central Coast Merlot

Red Truck is a relatively young wine brand, but one I seem to see everywhere I go.  Perhaps it just stands out...

Barefoot Merlot

I've tried a number of wines from Barefoot Wine and to be honest, I have a love/hate thing for them. I love...

McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Merlot

Last month we reviewed the McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Shiraz which was a good Shiraz—especially for the price.  And today we're giving the...

Redwood Creek Merlot

Sometimes in the wine business the convoluted world of holding companies, parent companies, sister companies, etc. can get confusing.  To a degree, that's the...