Merlot Wine

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: The 2013 Poggio Ai Merli is a beautiful wine from all sides. This pure expression of Merlot is generous and round with luscious layers that come forward one soft wave at a time. Perfectly ripened cherry, blackberry...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 92 points: Shafer's 2013 Merlot is wonderfully fresh, brisk and nuanced. Sweet red cherry, plum, mint and expressive spice notes are all pushed forward. This open-knit, fleshy Merlot should drink well for the next handful of years.

jamessuckling.com, 99 points: Superb wine here, offering aromas of dark berries, tobacco, tar, blackberries and black cherries. It changes all the time and is very complex with hints of meat. On the palate it's full-bodied and very well refined...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 96 points: The 2011 Messorio takes hold of all the senses and never lets up. Rich and explosive to the core, the 2011 boasts stunning intensity and depth. Today, the 2011 is painfully young and packed with tannin. Even with all of...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: The wine has evolved into a single vineyard pure Merlot. Spice smoke and berry with black olives. Full and juicy with smoked meat and ripe fruits. Long and delicious. Milk chocolate too. Juicy red. Grows on you. Don't...

jamessuckling.com, 90 points: Bright and fruity style of merlot with blueberry and blackberry, light and silky tannins and a bright finish. High-toned but fresh and clean. Drink now.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91 points: The 2010 Cotes de Castillon, tips the scales at 15% natural alcohol and is a relatively small production item. Clearly dominating its smaller scaled sibling, this opaque purple 100% Merlot cuvee, from limestone and clay...

jamessuckling.com, 97 points: (JS96-97 points) This is very close in quality to the great 2015. Full body yet complex and layered. Very refined. Fine grained tannins. Super tight. A real beauty here. Only 3,000. Beautiful follow up. Second vintage.

Wine Enthusiast, 93 points: Cellar Selection. Tart black cherry meets plum, strawberry and clove, while softened tannins belie the wine's overall density and sense of generosity. A smoky waft of cigar amplifies the power and sinewy nature of the...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: The 2012 Messorio is a drop dead gorgeous wine. Warm summer temperatures have done their part to shape a soft and supple wine that feels like silk sheets against the palate. The bouquet is redolent of red fruit, bold...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 90 points: Today, the Merlot is deep, dense and powerful, but it also drinks surprisingly well for the year. Dark cherry, mocha, plum, smoke, licorice, spice and French oak are all quite forward. Drink this plump, giving Merlot over...

jamessuckling.com, 98 points: The violets and blackberries show wonderfully on the nose here, yet this remains subtle and complete with hints of walnuts. Full body, ultra-fine and firm tannins and a beautiful fruit and mineral undertone. Tight and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: First produced in 2009, the 2010 Merlot Stoneridge Vineyard would be a perfect introduction into the Bordeaux blends of this estate. Spending 26 months in 50% new French oak, it offers up a ripe, rich array of plum sauce...