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2006 Twenty Rows Merlot Napa valley, California $21.99/ btl
Merlot has received a bad rap of late. The grand red grape of Bordeaux’s famed St. Emilion and Pomerol departments has been eschewed by wannabe wine snobs that have poo– pooed merlot as a pedestrian wine. When well made it can bee deep, dark, and graceful all at the same time. Elegant notes of deep dark plums, black cherry, and spice in this wine will remind even the most jaded wine aficionado why Merlot is every bit as relevant as Cabernet Sauvignon. Lest we forget, some of the most sought after and expensive wine in the world is made from this underappreciated berry known as Merlot. Merlot is also one of the most versatile wines to pair with food; meats, cheese, and poultry in any form. Try this wine with crow and the last of the Merlot haters will soon be eating their words!