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Tilia Merlot

We’ve reviewed several merlots from California and Chile over the past weeks, but how about one from Argentina.  When it comes to Argentine wines, it seems like malbec gets all the attention these days, but that’s not the only good wine coming from this country. Tilia wines come from the Mendoza wine region in Argentina. […]
Garzón Tannat
4.5

Review: Garzón Reserva Tannat

Hacienda Merlot

The Hacienda wine brand has a history dating back to 1973, when Hacienda Wine Cellars was founded by Frank Bartholomew in Sonoma Valley, California.  However, in 1992 the Franzia family purchased the rights to the Hacienda brand and it is now part of the Bronco Wine Company portfolio.  The original Hacienda building was turned into the Bartholomew […]
Garzón Tannat
4.5

Review: Garzón Reserva Tannat

Domino Merlot

We’ve been reviewing merlot lately and most have been reasonably priced, but we haven’t highlighted any dirt-cheap merlot… until now.  This Californian merlot from Delicato Family Vineyards clocks in at a mere $5.oo. The nose is loaded with sweet red fruit aromas, like strawberry, raspberry and cherry.  It also shows plenty of vanilla.  The palate […]
Garzón Tannat
4.5

Review: Garzón Reserva Tannat

Jacob’s Creek Merlot

I’ve mentioned before that one of the things I like about merlot is the different personalities it can have.  This one from Jacob’s Creek reveals one of those unique personalities.  Perhaps that’s the Australian terroir coming through.  Although, this isn’t a single vineyard wine.  And that brings up a philosophical question about terroir.  Can there […]
Garzón Tannat
4.5

Review: Garzón Reserva Tannat