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EnglishGent

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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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Originally Posted by EnglishGent
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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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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www.corkd.com << worth a glance I think many would suggest getting him off of Merlot altogether.
 

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Originally Posted by EnglishGent
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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Thank you both for the advice. I'll pass the various pieces of information along.
 

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I had a nice Merlot last night... Clos du Bois:

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http://www.wallywine.com/ps-29828-51...lot-750ml.aspx
 

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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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Originally Posted by TheHoff
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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Originally Posted by TheHoff
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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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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Originally Posted by kabert
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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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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