Merlot

A close cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon, but lower in tannins, producing wines that are typically softer in texture. Flavors typically include currant, black cherry and plum

Merlot, California

1100 Duckhorn Vineyards, 2007, Napa	98
1101 Turnbull, 2007, Oakville	71
1102 Rutherford Hill, 2006, Napa	47
1103 Twomey by Silver Oak, 2006, Napa	90
1105 Ehlers Estate, 2007	65
1104 Arrowood, 2006, Unfiltered, Sonoma	38
1109 Matanzas Creek, 2006, Napa, California	52
1106 Franciscan, 2004, Magnificat, Napa	95

Merlot, Other Regions

1113 Casa Lapostolle, 2007, Cuvee Alexandre, Chile	52
1114 Northstar, 2007, Columbia Valley, Washington	58