Appellation Controlee
Variety; Merlot.
Producer (Winery) Ajimu (安心院)
Region: Japan
Sub-Region Ajimu Valley
Harvest (Vintage) 2008
Blend of species mainly in the fermentation using the Merlot produced in the area called the Valley of the town known as Ajimu newts. Tastes Raspberry, spice, and gives the impression derived from a complex aroma of cinnamon oak aromas. The rich flavor with a bitter feeling better fruit. I strongly recommend this delicious wine from Japan.90 pts.|Priority : ★★★★ |
Appellation Mendocino County
Variety; Merlot.
Producer (Winery) Bonterra Vineyards
Region: USA California
Sub-Region North Coast
Harvest (Vintage) 2006
Opened and poured but it was a little tannic and powdery so I left it open for about 25-30 mins. Huge difference. The nose is really full of blackberries and blackcurrants with just a hint of clove. The palate is very smooth with strong cherry flavours and a little dark chocolate. It really doesnt disappoint but there're better for that price.70 pts.|Priority : ★★ |
Appellation
Variety; Merlot.
Producer (Winery)
Region: Spain
Sub-Region
Harvest (Vintage) 2006
The nose is full of blackberries and blackcurrants with just a hint of clove. The palate is very strong cherry flavours and a little dark chocolate. It really doesn't make quite a grade but for that price.50 pts.|Priority : ★ |
Appellation Vin de Pays d'Oc Reserve
Variety; Merlot.
Producer (Winery) Barton & Guestier
Region: France
Sub-Region Languedoc Roussillon
Harvest (Vintage) 2009
Enjoyable wine. Initial Woody Toasted Oak& Coffee Flavors,Followed by Fruit Berry Cassis & Dark Cherres,Medium Dry and a little flabby with firm tannin Lacks acidity that throws the fruit and tannins off.Nice nose. Good clean merlot. Not the best, but perfectly OK. Stood up very well with cold avocado soup (accented the cumin) and roasted pork tenderloin with chipote .70 pts.|Priority : ★★ |
DOMINE DE GUILLON
Appellation Pays des Côtes de Gascogne
Variety; Merlot.
Producer (Winery) Barton & Guestier
Region: France
Sub-Region Gascony
Harvest (Vintage) 2009
I like this wine. Spicy on the nose, cherry, cigar, and earth flavors. Good everyday drinking wine. I enjoy it with a good steak or meat pasta. Dark Cherres,Medium Dry and a little flabby with firm tannin Lacks acidity that throws the fruit and tannins off.Nice nose. Good clean merlot. Not the best, but perfectly OK. 70 pts.|Priority : ★★ |