Merlot

Masseto

Toscana Merlot 2018

Still a bit young — 2 days ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2020

2020 vintage. Last tasted 2.7.24 (9.2). Same 10 months later. 12.03.25. — a month ago

Andrew, Robin and 8 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2023

A Tuscan red blend that we have had in the United States as well as in Italy. In the US you can buy this for $16 a bottle at Total Wine and see it in a restaurant for $52 a bottle. I was in the north end of Boston and paid $80 for the same bottle! If you are in Florence this bottle costs about €15.30 in the supermarket and will run you about €22 to €27 in a restaurant.  — 7 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Last had 4 years ago and was excited to check in - this didn’t disappoint. That perfect ridge mix of old world sensibility and composition with new world fruit and character. 13.8%. Finish is long with nice acid. Great pairing with steaks. Nice wine.

Happy New Year!
— 3 days ago

Jay, Ira and 7 others liked this

Château Duhart Milon

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 1988

1988 vintage. Good fill, good cork. Opened with a Durand and decanted. Tasted after two hours. Those initial, futile attempts at being masculine but ultimately feminine. Exemplary stuffing with enough of an outline to carry this wine another 5-6 years in this stead. Light-medium body with a decently traceable finish. Better than expected. 12.25.25. — 10 days ago

Andrew, Severn and 16 others liked this

Emmolo Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

Smooth and balanced with juicy fruit and earthiness. — 25 days ago

Château Chasse-Spleen

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Impressive showing...maybe needs 1-2 years for a more rounded enjoyment but this was already very pleasant. — 5 days ago

Peter, Jan and 11 others liked this

Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 2005

Like most 05’s they are starting to drink well. This was open showing mostly black fruit, currant, cassis, cedar-menthol note with leather & tobacco — 8 days ago

David, Dave and 17 others liked this

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

So underrated and punching way above its weight class. Bit more delicate and pure than your high end Boudreaux. Perfect for seaside dinners. Great vintage too. — 8 days ago

Scott@Mister, Sagee and 13 others liked this
Sagee Aran

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I have 2 bottles from this vintage. Would you wait or open now?
Ericsson

Ericsson

Has potential for further aging but drinking great now.

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Yes—exactly that kind of wine: timeless, composed, and quietly authoritative.

It smells so good on first pour. Damp pine forest floor and clean mountain air register immediately. Everything else unravels from there; but that initial pop-and-pour sniff is pure magic.

On the palate, blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and dried herbs unfold with control, carried by freshness and finely etched tannins in a medium body.

So classic, so intellectual, and deeply mesmerizing. Drink now or age.
— 8 days ago

Ted, Sagee and 9 others liked this