Caroline Parent Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012, Burgundy, France #AgedWineTuesday Purple in color with medium plus intensity. Nice nose of red fruits with red flowers, light wood, spices, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light barnyard and dark chocolates. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf and light forest floor. Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 14 year old Pinot Noir from Burgundy is still drinking very nicely. Elegant, complex and interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and smooth, spicy and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. I paired it with pasta and Ragu sauce. 13% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $300.

Caroline Parent Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012, Burgundy, France

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Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Washington State It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of black fruits with light cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, cola, herbs and spices. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, coffee, herbs, dark chocolates, black tea, peppercorn and cola. Long finish with no tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious 10-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and nicely balanced. Good right out of the bottle and didn't evolve much with air, even after after 2 hours. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. I had this vintage 7 years ago, and it is so much better now. Probably a little past its peak, but delicious nonetheless. A little flat at this point, but very tasty. I love these Cabernet based Bordeaux blends. Easy drinking and a great sipping wine. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged in (28% new) French Oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $45 (current vintage).

Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Washington State

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The Vice Wines Coyote Chief Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Howell Mountain, California Inky in color with a short purple rim. Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, spices, licorice, dark chocolates and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black plums, black currants, light oak, spices, coffee, peppercorn, dark chocolates and light herbs. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This young Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain is starting to drink very nicely now, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Shows good structure with a nice mouthfeel. Nicely balanced and complex. Needs time to open up properly. I gave it 4 hours in the decanter. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 18 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels. Unfiltered. A small production of 521 cases. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $65.

The Vice Wines Coyote Chief Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Howell Mountain, California

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#AgedWineTuesday Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of black currants, black plums, barnyard, vegetables, light wood, dark chocolates, herbs, tar, light burnt rubber, spices and blood notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, dried fruits, black tea, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, earth, herbs, blood, tar and rubber. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Grenache from the Rock District in Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Very complex and spicy. Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years. Peaking now, and very elegant. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Interesting stuff, and not for the faint of heart, but so delicious, and a great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about. A tiny production of only 125 Magnum bottles made. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $260.

Cayuse Vineyards Special Series #2 Grenache 2009, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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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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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon Light gold in color. Nose of citrus, apples, light earth, oak, herbs, light sea salt, spices, light honey and minerals. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, herbs, oak, light toast, sea salt, tangerines and white pepper. Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits. This young Chardonnay from Oregon is starting to drink nicely now. Showing nice complexity and good balance. Feels like a fruit forward white Burgundy. Elegant and spicy. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Tangy, interesting and better when not too cold. Soft and smooth. This Single Vineyard Chardonnay will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 93 point wine. A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 14 months. A small production of only 287 cases. 13.1% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

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#AgedWineTuesday Amber in color with a brown hue. Sweet nose with cherries, overripe apples, oranges, honey, apricots, lemons, honeysuckle and Indian spices. Full-bodied with high acidity and fat legs. Sweet on the palate with apples, apricots, ripe pears, light black tea, herbs, light earth, Indian spices and chocolates. Long finish with honey and spices. This is a gorgeous Ice Wine made from Cabernet Franc grapes. Very complex at this point, engaging and interesting. This 9 year old is nicely aged, sweet and delicious, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Well balanced, sweet and easy drinking. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and entertaining. A great dessert wine, and good by itself. Drank from a 375ml bottle. 11.5% alcohol by volume. 95 points. $100 (current vintage).

Peller Estates Cabernet Franc Ice Wine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Canada

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Dark copper in color. A beautiful color. Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing raspberries, cherries, citrus, apples, spices, light earth and herbs. Nice finish with lemons and light almonds. This tasty Rosé from Bandol is still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Already drinking very nicely, and will continue to get better in the next 10 years. I had the 2023 vintage recently, and it is already drinking better now. Rich and well structured. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. A nice sipping wine, good by itself or with food. A blend of 70% Mourvedre, 25% Cinsault and 5% Grenache. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $35.

Château Pradeaux Bandol Rosé 2024, Provence, France

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Bosquet des Papes A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, Rhone, France Bosquet des Papes A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, Rhone, France Ruby in color with a reddish rim. Nice nose of fresh red fruits. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, chocolates, licorice, coffee, spices, tobacco leaf, light earth and herbs. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Elegant and nicely balanced. The 2022 vintage was excellent, and it shows. Already drinking beautifully. Very approachable, complex and rich. The high alcohol is already well integrated. Easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Still young, and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Very tasty by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 98% Grenache with a touch of Cinsault and Clairette. Grapes from 70 year old vines were aged in large French oak barrels for 15 months. A small production of less than 8,000 bottles. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $80.

Bosquet des Papes A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, Rhone, France

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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, Napa Valley, California It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose with cooked plums, cedar, chocolates, black pepper, spices, light earth and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black plums, currants, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light cinnamon and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Single Vineyard Merlot from Napa valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, rich and complex. This 7 year old Merlot is drinking beautifully now and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. The nose feels very fresh and complex. Showing a touch of Right Bank Bordeaux feel, which makes it more interesting. Needed an hour in the decanter to open up properly and balance itself out. Good by itself as a sipping wine and good with food. Will pair nicely with lamb chops or grilled meats. 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 2018, Napa Valley, California

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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 Berliquet Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2020, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Red fruits on the nose with spices and dark chocolate notes. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, light oak, coffee, herbs, chocolates, licorice, spices, light earth, black pepper, tobacco leaf and black tea. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is very tasty Merlot from Saint Emilion. Complex and rich. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and elegant. This 5 year old Merlot based blend is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking nicely. Interesting enough to drink as a sipping wine, or with food. A blend of 69% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% New) French Oak barrels for 16 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Chateau Berliquet Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Gramercy Cellars Red Willow Vineyard Lagniappe Syrah 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington State Purple in color with medium intensity and a wide purplish rim. Fruit forward on the nose with earth and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, light vegetables and black pepper. Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This Single Vineyard Syrah feels more like a Grenache than a Syrah. Showing nice balance between the fruits and earth notes. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. 100% whole Cluster Syrah grapes were aged in (8% New) French oak barrels for 21 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $65.

Gramercy Cellars Red Willow Vineyard Lagniappe Syrah 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington State

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Lytle Barnett Winery Eola-Amity Hills Brut Rosé 2018, Oregon Pretty color of light pink with a golden hue. Nose of fresh raspberries, citrus, limes, light yeast, green apples, light earth, herbs and minerals. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, and medium plus sized bubbles. Dry on the palate with raspberries, limes, light watermelon, under ripe cherries, minerals, light yeast and spices. Long finish with tangy cranberries. This is a delicious Sparkling Rosé from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Complex and entertaining. This 7 year old Sparkling is still young, but already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the 5 to 7 years. I had the 2017 vintage a year ago and loved it as well. Good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Aged on the lees for 5 years. Disgorged in 2024. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $75.

Lytle Barnett Winery Eola-Amity Hills Brut Rosé 2018, Oregon

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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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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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Chateau Franc Mayne Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2014, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Pretty color of dark ruby with a wide reddish rim. Strong fruity nose with black fruits, cedar, chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, light vanilla, dark coffee, tobacco leaf, earth and dark chocolates. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 11 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion is starting to show some age, but still feels very fresh. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and smooth. Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Complex and well balanced. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50 (current vintage).

Chateau Franc Mayne Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2014, 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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Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé 2018, Bordeaux, France

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Pale lemon in color. Sweet nose with citrus, apples and honey notes. Full-bodied with medium plus acidity. Sweet on the palate with nice complexity. Showing citrus, apples, light earth, herbs and spices. Long finish, elegant and nicely balanced. This 20 year old sweet wine from Rasteau is still drinking beautifully. Rich and nicely balanced. Delicious by itself as a dessert. 100% Grenache grapes. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.

Chateau de la Gardine Delices Vin Doux Naturel Ambré 2005, Rasteau, France

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Chateau La Croix de Montlabert Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021, 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. Fruity nose with red and black fruits, light wood, tobacco and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with blueberries, black plums, currants, light wood, spices, coffee and peppercorn. Medium plus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty second wine from this Grand Cru Estate in Saint Emilion. Soft and elegant. Balanced and fruit forward with nice complexity. Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A nice sipping wine. A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 15 months in used French oak barrels. 13% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $30.

Chateau La Croix de Montlabert Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021, Bordeaux, France

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Big Table Farm Winery Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2017, Oregon Ruby and color with a wide rim and medium intensity. Fruity nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing sweet raspberries, cherries, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries. This is a very enjoyable Pinot Noir from oregon. Elegant, well balanced and complex. This 8 year old Pinot Noir will continue to age nically in the next few years. A good quality wine. I had this vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. Good right out the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. Pinot Noir grapes are unfiltered and unfined. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles. 13.8% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Big Table Farm Winery Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2017, Oregon

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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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Couvent des Jacobins Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2015, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Very dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, chocolates, light cedar, earth, herbs, black coffee and licorice. Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and fruit forward with plums, cooked cherries, currants, light cedar, herbs, chocolates, earth, coffee, light cola and black pepper. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a beautiful Merlot from Saint Emilion. Elegant and rich. Spicy and entertaining. Really enjoyed the nose. Complex and interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Drinking beautifully now, but not at its peak yet. A great vintage from Saint Emilion, that will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine. Good by itself or with food, and a great sipping wine. A blend of 83% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in (45% new) French oak barrels for 15 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $50 (current vintage).

Couvent des Jacobins Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2015, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Montlabert Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Pretty color of dark ruby with a reddish rim. Fruity nose of cherries, plums, black currants, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, dark chocolates and black pepper. Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn. This 5 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and soft. Spicy and entertaining. Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine. A blend of 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 16 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $40.

Chateau Montlabert Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2017, 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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