The Velvet Devil Washington State Merlot

For $10 on sale, you can't beat the blackberry, cocoa powder, earth, roses, eucalyptus, thyme, licorice, funk of this midweek quaffer. It's delicious #merlot

This Washington Merlot is much different (and better in my opinion) than your typical budget California Merlot. Red plum, currant with cedar and a hint of pencil lead. It is a bit thin and hot on the finish, but overall still an interesting and tasty Merlot! ($9) [10/5/2016]

Not much to drink at our local wine shop out here... At this price it's golden

Red berry, plum, cocoa, earth. On the lean side.

Actually a really strong effort for being $10. Their website says they aren't making crazy thought-provoking wines, but instead varietally-correct wines with a sense of Washington state terroir. I'd say they hit home on both counts - definitely tastes like merlot (which is hard to say for a lot at and around this price point) with notes of red plums, cherries, and chocolate with a hint of oak spice and fresh herbs (think basil and herbs de provence). Nothing crazy but very enjoyable for a Tuesday night.

Aptly named, with silky smooth tannins, accessible black fruit, and a gently spiced finish. A crowd pleasing #glugglug

Patrick Cappiello said it best 'juicy, round, fruit forward, hint of sweetness that balances the acid, low tannin.' #greatvalue

Very smooth and more restrained, less jammy than prior vintages, this merlot is a great value at this price point. It is a sold mellow coffee berry flavor.

Getting bought a wine because of the name hardly ever goes this well. This was a fair and balanced devil

Dark red colour. Flavour and smell of licorice and vanilla with a touch of cherry through it all. Smooth tanins with a semi-dry finish. Strong aftertaste of vanilla. A complex wine that starts hard with a strong taste and tanins, but with a smooth semi-dry vanilla taste.