Merlot

Wine Wednesday: Screw Kappa Napa Merlot 2007

January 20, 2010
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Most of our wine reviews tend to lean toward the positive because as a rule, we try very hard not to buy bad wine. I’m sure that most PR companies also try not to send bad wine as well. Thankfully, these two forces combined prevent us from tasting too many lemons. However, in the interest of keeping it real, the other day I did come across a wine that was not to my taste. I [...]

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Wine Wednesday: Luna Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2006

January 6, 2010
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OK, so I know I’ve been  little heavy on the Luna but this…was…good.    I knew it was going to be good so I was anxious to drink it.  I haven’t had a bad Luna wine, as you can tell, whether it was sent to me complimentary or purchased myself.  This one was gratis, but normally retails for about $40.  We love both the Luna Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese, which are not typical Napa Valley wines.  [...]

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Wine Wednesday – Manilow Merlot 2007

October 14, 2009
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If you’re reading this, you’ve probably just read my post about Manilow Pinot Grigio. I was not aware that Barry Manilow had a wine label,  but as I have already mentioned, I am pleased to learn that the Manilow Wine proceeds are donated to the Manilow Fund For Health & Hope, which then funds other charities worldwide.  Visit www.manilowfund.org for more details. The label itself is tasteful and at first glance, you would not know [...]

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