*Editors' Choice" This shows the sun-ripened black cherry, red currant, anise and herb flavors you'd expect in a great Oakville Merlot, coupled with hard, complex tannins. The wine lifts Merlot to true elegance, with flavors that finish dry and spicy. Drink over the next six years. (12/ 2012)
Following the success of the 2007 vintage of Swanson's Merlot, which received 94 points and high praise from Wine Enthusiast, 2008 saw much lower yields, resulting in a more concentrated wine with ripe tannins, an ultra velvety mouthfeel, and a long finish. With a little Petite Verdot blended in in the tradition of Right Bank Bordeaux, this wine exhibits a nose of black cherry, black plum, warm earth and cocoa, followed by a rich, layered palate accented by hints of sweet herbs and mocha spice. Enjoy now through the next five years.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2011 McManis Merlot $8.99
2009 Rombauer Napa Valley Merlot (Previously $30) View Price
2009 Swanson Oakville Merlot $24.99
2010 Shafer Napa Valley Merlot $48.99
2010 Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot $49.99
