It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim. Nose of black currants, blackberries, black cherries, cedar, coffee, toast, light vanilla, dark chocolates, peppercorn, licorice, light earth, herbs and spices. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with cooked plums, currants, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with medium tannins and tangy cherries. This is a young Bordeaux blend from Yountville in Napa Valley. Rich and extracted. Dense and fruit forward. Chewy and interesting. This Single Vineyard is very dry right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. Nicely balanced and complex. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 51% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $80.

Tamber Bey Vineyards The Lotus Collection Deux Chevaux Vineyard Red Blend 2023, Yountville California

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Chateau Haut Ferrand Pomerol 2017, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim. Still very fresh on the nose with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, currants, black cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth, chocolates and peppercorn. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is very tasty Merlot from Pomerol. Rich and engaging. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining. This 9 year old Merlot feels much younger, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.

Chateau Haut Ferrand Pomerol 2017, Bordeaux, France

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Reddish in color with medium plus intensity and a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of red fruits with light cedar, earth, tobacco leaf, black pepper, herbs and black tea. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Fruity and rich. Complex and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. This Single Vineyard Merlot is elegant and nicely balanced. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. I had different vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. 100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.

Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2021, Napa Valley, California

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep purple in color with a reddish rim. Beautiful nose of black plums, black cherries, red currants, light cedar, coffee, light earth, herbs, light vegetables and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. Very dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, coffee, oak, light cloves, earth, tobacco leaf, bitter herbs, peppercorn, light licorice and green tea. Tangy finish with fine grain tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Merlot from Napa valley. Showing nice complexity with an elegant mouthfeel. Needed 2 hours in a decanter to open up. This 8-year-old Merlot is still drinking beautifully. Lost some of its fruits, and it is very dry now. Drinking at its peak, and will not get any better from here. Really loved the nose at this point. Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with barbecue meats or burgers. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $65.

Marilyn Wines Marilyn Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, California

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Chateau Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth and black tea. Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 10 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion still feels young. Drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. This second wine is good right out of the bottle, and much better after a couple of hours of airtime. Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Advocate 92 points. A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 22 months in all new French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.

Chateau Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015, Bordeaux, France

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Purple in color with medium intensity. Fruity nose of red fruits with light chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing raspberries, cherries, spices, peppercorn, chocolates, earth and light vegetables. Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This 7 year old Merlot from Walla Walla Valley is drinking very nicely now. Rich, but not extracted. Spicy and entertaining. This Single Vineyard Merlot is easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 300 cases. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $45.

Dama Wines Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot 2018, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Chateau Tour Saint Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut Médoc 2012, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, rhubarb, cooked cherries, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, black pepper and licorice. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, spices, chocolates, tobacco leaf, coffee, licorice, peppercorn, earth and herbs. Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries. This 13 year old Merlot based blend from Bordeaux is still drinking nicely, although will not last long. Easy drinking and complex. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. I really enjoyed the nose once it opened up. A good food wine that paired nicely with the charcuterie board. A blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $25 (current vintage).

Chateau Tour Saint Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut Médoc 2012, Bordeaux, France

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Château Lascombes Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark purple in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose of black currants, blackberries, sweet cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, light vegetables and chocolates. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, pencil lead and earth. Medium finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a tasty Merlot based blend from Margaux. Elegant, complex and nicely balanced. This second wine from Château Lascombes is rich and fruit forward. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux with a touch of New World. I had the 2018 not too long ago and this one is drinking much better now. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A blend of 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in used French oak barrels. 14% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $40.

Château Lascombes Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau La Fleur Ferrand Cuvée Réservée Pomerol 2017, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of red fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates and tobacco. Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, coffee, light earth and herbs. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 8 year old Merlot from Pomerol is showing a very fresh nose, but starting to show age on the palate. Might be just this specific bottle, though. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and interesting. Plush and creamy. Good by itself as a sipping wine and would pair nicely with food too. 100% Merlot grapes were aged for 12 months in (100% new) French Oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $95.

Chateau La Fleur Ferrand Cuvée Réservée Pomerol 2017, Bordeaux, France

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Petrolo Galatrona Val d'Arno di Sopra 2015, Tuscany, Italy It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Dark ruby in color with a short reddish/brick rim. Beautiful nose of black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, black tea, Mediterranean spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth, cola and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, black pepper and black tea. Medium minus on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Merlot from Tuscany. Rich, extracted and still showing lots of fruit notes. This 10 year old Merlot needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but drinking nicely now. Complex and nicely balanced. The nose is just gorgeous, but the palate doesn’t quite match its complexity. Needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up and show the beautiful nose. Robert Parker 96 points. Wine Spectator 95 points. This Super Tuscan is a little disappointing, as it received great reviews, but I had it blind, so it is what it is. Good as a sipping wine and better with food. 100% Merlot grapes were aged in (33% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $120.

Petrolo Galatrona Val d'Arno di Sopra 2015, Tuscany, Italy

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark inky in color with a short purple rim. Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, tobacco, light herbs, peppercorn and chocolate notes. Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Merlot from Saint Emilion is nicely balanced with mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. 100% Merlot grapes were aged in stainless steel vats for 16 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $25.

Château Cormeil-Figeac Petit Cormeil 2023, Saint Emilion, France

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Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2020, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful oaky nose with black fruits and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, vanilla, espresso, cola, light herbs, earth, chocolates, tobacco and black pepper. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Merlot from Pomerol. Soft and elegant. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and complex with a nice mouthfeel. This 5 years old Merlot is fresh and young tasting. Drinks like a soft New World Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of old world. Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Has good potential to become a 95 point wine. I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is always enjoyable. A great sipping wine. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in (80% new) French Oak barrels. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $125.

Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2020, Bordeaux, France

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity. On the nose red cherries, plums, red currants, light oak, chocolates and spices. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, chocolates, spices, coffee, licorice, light tobacco leaf, earth and herbs. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 5 year old Merlot blend from Pomerol feels very young and not showing its age at all. Fruit forward with nice complexity and good balance. Elegant with good structure. Starting to drink nicely now, and needs a few more years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime, when the tannins show up and bring more structure. Spicy and entertaining. Good by itself or with food. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $30.

Clos Saint Georges L'Eglise Pomerol 2020, Bordeaux, France

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Pretty nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing cherries, currants, plums, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This 11 year old Merlot still feels fresh and engaging, with a lot of power to last even longer. This Single Vineyard Merlot is extracted and fruit forward. The alcohol is nicely integrated by now. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too. 14.7% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.

Seven Hills Winery Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot 2014, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Cantenac Brown Brio de Cantenac Brown 2016, Margaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates and coffee. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and spices. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 9 year old Merlot from the great 2016 vintage in Margaux still feels young. Rich and fruit forward. Spicy and entertaining. An easy drinking Merlot that will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 49% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $45.

Cantenac Brown Brio de Cantenac Brown 2016, Margaux, France

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Chateau La Cardonne Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2012, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Soft nose of plums, cherries, earth, light oak, spices and chocolates. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, red cherries, light oak, dark chocolates, earth, herbs and peppercorn. Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a nice Merlot based blend from Bordeaux. Still showing enough fruits, but lacking the complexity and balance I expected from this 13 year old. Still enjoyable by itself and better with food. Paired very nicely with the leg of lamb. A blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 13% alcohol by volume. 88 points. $25.

Chateau La Cardonne Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2012, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau LaGrange Pagus de Lagrange Haut Médoc 2019, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Soft nose of red fruits with light wood and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and earth. Long tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Merlot blend from Bordeaux. Soft and elegant. Showing nice complexity at this point. This 6 year old, Third wine from this winery, is drinking very nicely now. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 67% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $25.

Chateau LaGrange Pagus de Lagrange Haut Médoc 2019, Bordeaux, France

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#AgedWineTuesday Dark ruby/ brick in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim. Fruity on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing over ripen fruits, cedar, vanilla, espresso, cola, light herbs, earth, chocolates, tobacco and spices. This is a very tasty Merlot from Saint Emilion. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and elegant. Complex and interesting. This 23 year old is much fruitier than I expected it to be. I absolutely loved the nose on this, and kept going back for more. Good by itself or with food. A great experience to taste these kind of old wines. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $100.

Chateau Franc Mayne Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2002, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Haut Goujon Cuvée Liberté Rouge 2020, Lalande de Pomerol, France

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing red fruits with earth, light wood, spices and coffee. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. Tasty and easy drinking. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (20% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 88 points.

Chateau Haut Goujon La Rose Saint Vincent Lalande de Pomerol 2018, France

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Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2017, Bordeaux, France

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Château Cormeil-Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2019, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Very fresh nose of red berries, and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 6 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion is still very young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Elegant and complex, but a little restrained now. A good quality wine. Very fresh and young tasting, and a good food wine. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine. A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $30.

Château Cormeil-Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2019, Bordeaux, France

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Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing red and black fruits with light earth, spices, tobacco, plums, chocolates and black pepper. Tangy finish with raspberries and fine grained tannins. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Showing good structure, with nice balance. I had the 2016 a couple of years ago and it is very consistent. Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. A blend of 95% Merlot and the rest is Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 14% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $15.

Ronan by Clinet Bordeaux 2019, France

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong and fruity nose with ripe black fruits and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity. Showing cooked cherries, plums, black currants, coffee, light cedar, earth, herbs, spices, tobacco and chocolates. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This is a delicious Merlot from the Right Bank of Bordeaux. Soft, elegant, and very impressive. Rich, complex and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. This 6 year old Merlot will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Drinking it with the wine maker in the winery's cellar is always a special experience. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.

Chateau Roc de Cambes Cotes de Bourg Rouge 2019, France

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Dark ruby/ purple in color with a reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing red cherries, plums, light oak, spices and chocolate notes. Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and elegant with a soft mouthfeel. A blend of 64% Merlot and 36% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 88 points. $30.

Chateau Beychevelle Brulières de Beychevelle Haut Médoc 2020, Bordeaux, France

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of blueberries, currants, plums, tobacco leaf, cedar, licorice, light vanilla and black pepper. Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee, herbs and black peppers. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Merlot blend from Saint Estephe. Rich, smooth and elegant. This second wine from the Third Growth Chateau is showing nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. This 10 year old is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A great sipping wine. Plush and fruit forward. A blend of 57% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 17 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $60.

Chateau Calon Ségur Le Marquis de Calon Ségur 2015, Saint Estephe, France

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Chateau d'Arcins Haut Médoc Cru Bourgeois 2020, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of black fruits with light oak, vanilla, licorice, chocolates and light metals. Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 5 year old red blend from Bordeaux is tangy, spicy and smooth. Rich and fruit forward with nice complexity. Drinking nicely now, and will not get any better from this point on. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. 13% alcohol by volume. 88 points. $20.

Chateau d'Arcins Haut Médoc Cru Bourgeois 2020, Bordeaux, France

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It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Pretty color of light salmon. Light red fruits on the nose with citrus notes. Light bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Dry on the palate with limes, strawberries, raspberries and light spices. Short finish with limes and bitter almonds. This French Rosé, made from Merlot grapes, is simple and easy drinking. A little bitter on the ending and better with food. A nice pool wine. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 86 points. $3.

Les Ormes Cambras Merlot Rosé 2024, France

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Chateau Tour Bel Air Montagne Saint Emilion 2022, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, coffee, black pepper and vegetables. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Very dry on the palate with plums, cherries, spices, light oak, dark coffee, vegetables, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and pomegranates. This Merlot blend from Bordeaux is drinking nicely now. Elegant and fruity. Smooth, with mild complexity. Needed 2 hours of airtime to bring up some complexity. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Easy drinking, and better with food. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 88 points. $18.

Chateau Tour Bel Air Montagne Saint Emilion 2022, Bordeaux, France

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Marilyn Wines Marilyn Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, California It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of sweet cherries, black plums, blueberries, Indian spices, cedar, licorice, chocolates, herbs, light earth, black pepper, tobacco and light black tea. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with cooked cherries, currants, plums, spices, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, dark chocolates and black coffee. Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This delicious 8-year-old Merlot from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and fruit forward. Soft and complex. Needs an hour in the decanter to open up properly and show the complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next few years. Nicely balanced and spicy with a soft mouthfeel. I had this vintage a few times before, and it is always tasty. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired nicely with the Italian beef Prosciutto. A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $65.

Marilyn Wines Marilyn Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, California

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