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post #1 of 28
11/26/07 at 1:35pm
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I've been asked by a friend for a Merlot recommendation and too be honest it's not something I drink very often. Not sure why he wants a Merlot in particular and he didn't really give me an idea of price range.

Anyone have any ideas for me to pass on?
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post #2 of 28
11/26/07 at 2:24pm
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Originally Posted by EnglishGent View Post
I've been asked by a friend for a Merlot recommendation and too be honest it's not something I drink very often. Not sure why he wants a Merlot in particular and he didn't really give me an idea of price range.

Anyone have any ideas for me to pass on?

Pride Mountain.
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post #3 of 28
11/26/07 at 2:30pm
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Thank, that seems like a great suggestion and probably in around the price point he would look for. In addition would you be able to also give suggestions at both a higher and lower price. I'm not sure what his purpose for buying is and want to give him some options.
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post #4 of 28
11/26/07 at 2:41pm
www.corkd.com << worth a glance I think many would suggest getting him off of Merlot altogether.
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post #5 of 28
11/26/07 at 2:43pm
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Thank, that seems like a great suggestion and probably in around the price point he would look for. In addition would you be able to also give suggestions at both a higher and lower price. I'm not sure what his purpose for buying is and want to give him some options.

Sorry, like you, I'm not a merlot guy. I just happened to get a couple of bottles of this in a mixed case purchase and liked it, then found out it is a highly regarded merlot by merlot lovers. For the lower price points, I'd check into a South American or Aussie source that is well recommended by WS or the like. Both regions are good bargins at this time.

Hope this helps.
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post #6 of 28
11/26/07 at 2:46pm
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Thank you both for the advice. I'll pass the various pieces of information along.
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post #7 of 28
11/26/07 at 3:34pm
A right bank bordeaux.
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post #8 of 28
11/26/07 at 3:42pm
I had a nice Merlot last night... Clos du Bois:



http://www.wallywine.com/ps-29828-51...lot-750ml.aspx
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post #9 of 28
11/27/07 at 1:23pm
I bought a few bottles of a really cheap merlot ($5 a bottle) that turned out to be quite drinkable by Crane Lake.
I like $5 bottles of wine.
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post #10 of 28
11/28/07 at 2:33am
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www.corkd.com << worth a glance

I think many would suggest getting him off of Merlot altogether.

I was going to say that he should suggest cooking with it, but certainly not drinking it. I was taking a break from being an ass, however, now that you've opened the door...
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post #11 of 28
11/28/07 at 2:58am
If you can find it, try the 2002 Robledo Los Carneros merlot.
http://www.robledofamilywinery.com/
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post #12 of 28
11/28/07 at 1:36pm
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www.corkd.com << worth a glance I think many would suggest getting him off of Merlot altogether.
Has he ever tried any of the Red Zifandel's, I've always found Merlots to be a little pretentious.

I have nothing against Merlots (as there are some good ones), but for the most part, the majority are only one step up from a White Zifandel.
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post #13 of 28
11/29/07 at 12:25pm
Pride Mountain, Paloma, and Switchback Ridge (all have Robert Foley as the winemaker, I think).

Chateau Petrus (Bordeaux, if your friend has $1,000+ for a bottle)
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post #14 of 28
11/29/07 at 5:12pm
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Pride Mountain, Paloma, and Switchback Ridge (all have Robert Foley as the winemaker, I think).

Chateau Petrus (Bordeaux, if your friend has $1,000+ for a bottle)
Paloma, is one I would definately agree with you on.

I've never tried Pride Mountain....gives me something to do this weekend.
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post #15 of 28
11/29/07 at 8:46pm
I'm not a wine drinker, but some of my friends who are say that Charles Shaw (aka 2 buck Chuck) from Trader Joe's is a pretty good and inexpensive option.
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