Red Wines

Tilia Merlot

We've reviewed several merlots from California and Chile over the past weeks, but how about one from Argentina.  When it comes to Argentine wines,...

Hacienda Merlot

The Hacienda wine brand has a history dating back to 1973, when Hacienda Wine Cellars was founded by Frank Bartholomew in Sonoma Valley, California.  However,...

Cousiño-Macul Merlot

One of the things I like about merlot is how it can take on different personalities.  This one, from the Maipo Valley region in...

Domino Merlot

We've been reviewing merlot lately and most have been reasonably priced, but we haven't highlighted any dirt-cheap merlot... until now.  This Californian merlot from...

Irony Napa Valley Merlot

If you live in the US, it's likely that Napa Valley is one of the wine regions you hear people talk about often.  Some...

Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Merlot

A couple weeks ago, we highlighted a Concha y Toro merlot from their Casillero del Diablo brand.  But as I mentioned then, Concha...

Twisted Merlot

I tend to find that the sweet spot in terms of price to quality ratio is typically in the $12-18 price range, at least...

Jacob’s Creek Merlot

I've mentioned before that one of the things I like about merlot is the different personalities it can have.  This one from Jacob's Creek...

Casillero del Diablo Merlot

Concha y Toro is Chile's largest wine producer, with vineyards throughout Chile and a dozen or so different brands.  One of those brands...

Santa Carolina Reserva Merlot

Chilean wines are one of my "go to" choices when looking for exceptional value.  And it's not just for one type of wine.  You...