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A lingering rich black cherry finish with a note of minerality rounds out this complex and elegant Merlot.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205603533056,"sku":"I 6C","price":74.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/CakebreadMerlotSQ.png?v=1787085387"},{"product_id":"2022-silverado-vineyards-mt-george-merlot-napa-valley-usa-750ml","title":"2022 Silverado Vineyards Mt. George Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Merlot offers aromas and flavors of supple red cherry, pomegranate, cocoa powder, and vanilla. The texture is silky smooth with well integrated tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis delicious, approachable wine is quite chocolaty and effusive. Cocoa and candied cherry aromas, cherry syrup and cola flavors on moderate tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling, 91 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Merlot comes from the 40-hectare Mt. George Vineyard in Coombsville. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged primarily in 20% new French oak with a small portion in Hungarian oak for 20 months, contributing a deep warming spice baseline. These elements lift the aromatics of fresh pipe tobacco from the glass. This medium-bodied Merlot offers crunchy currant fruit and apple-skin-like tannins layered with warm spice, mocha notes, and hints of blood orange. The finish carries a high-toned, vibrant character, making this an expressive and intriguing wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Decanter, 92 pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205638856960,"sku":"I 6A","price":50.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/ScreenShot2022-04-05at3.48.50PM.png?v=1787085833"},{"product_id":"2021-bogle-vineyards-merlot-california-usa-750ml","title":"2021 Bogle Vineyards Merlot, California, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis garnet beauty shines with flavors of Bing cherries, sassafras, and hints of pipe tobacco. Twelve months aging in American Oak imparts subtle accents of vanilla and baking spices, culminating in a soft and silky wine perfect for any occasion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205649375488,"sku":"I 6A","price":12.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/BogleMerlot.HiRes-NV.jpg?v=1787085998"},{"product_id":"2021-francis-ford-coppola-diamond-collection-blue-label-merlot-california-usa-750ml","title":"2021 Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Blue Label Merlot, California, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Collection wines are made from grapes grown across California and Oregon, and are carefully combined to create wines perfect for all occasions – including those special just because ones. The concentration and flavor complexity of our Diamond Collection Merlot is derived from blending fruit from three diverse appellations, including Paso Robles, Sonoma, and Monterey County. Medium-bodied with velvety texture, this wine offers rich fruit impressions, earthy spice notes, and supple tannins. Pairs well with chuck steak and lasagna.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205649441024,"sku":"I 6C","price":17.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/merlot_5a0d5105-eaac-477e-8f3f-cc20280d8eec.png?v=1787086000"},{"product_id":"2023-trig-point-diamond-dust-vineyard-merlot-alexander-valley-usa-750ml","title":"2023 Trig Point Diamond Dust Vineyard Merlot, Alexander Valley, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark purple hue. Floral aromas complemented by red berries. A supple, vibrant and polished palate with seamless integration of fruit and tannin. Long finish with tannins that gracefully fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row review__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003eThis bright and juicy Merlot gives big, round aromas of baked cherry, plum and cocoa on the nose, with rich tannin, racy acidity and flavors of mixed berry preserves, chocolate, mint and purple flowers on the palate. 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The palate is silky and refined, with fine-grained tannins carrying layers of plum, cherry, and cocoa powder. A bright, elegant finish highlights the wine’s balance and graceful structure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-production v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-productionNotes v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003eVarietal Composition: 78% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205651210496,"sku":"I 6C","price":49.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/the-duckhorn-portfolio-2023-duckhorn-vineyards-napa-valley-merlot.jpg?v=1787086031"},{"product_id":"2023-merryvale-napa-valley-merlot-california-usa-750ml","title":"2023 Merryvale Napa Valley Merlot, California, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2970477798753032199\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry, black currant, vanilla, dark chocolate, baking spices, and roasted sage aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2970477798753031392\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor profile includes black raspberry with a touch of black pepper, along with notes of dark chocolate and gentle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2970477798753030585\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is dry with moderate tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"4e3c3546-a993-4bac-b248-662a3276d290\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e K\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14545127126105787203\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enown for its ripe fruit flavors, fresh acidity, and smooth, balanced palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14545127126105788406\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt typically includes 97% Merlot with smaller amounts of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14545127126105785513\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage is particularly noteworthy, with some describing it as one of the best in recent history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"f72dcf6f-0310-44e7-bb11-a5409972a4e1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205651243264,"sku":"I 6A","price":64.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/merryvale.jpg?v=1787086033"},{"product_id":"2022-kendall-jackson-vintners-reserve-merlot-california-usa-750ml","title":"2022 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot, California, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricate layers of black cherry, plum, currant, and wild berry mingle with a hint of spice. 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A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot — each variety contributing structure, depth, and fruit complexity in equal measure. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled ribeye, braised short ribs, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino, and classic Tuscan dishes. 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