September 5, 200818 yr comment_157891 They pretty much are all better than most merlots I would agree but I have discovered some really good Merlots lately and there are even better Merlot blends out there. So to directly answer your question---- Yes There is always something better.............. Report
September 6, 200818 yr comment_157986 While I have found a few quite nice merlots, I prefer merlot blends; shiraz, cab sav etc. As a single variety wine, my preference is shiraz or cab sav. Report
September 6, 200818 yr comment_158008 Merlots are harder to fuck up, though I guess you may be able overpower anything with a strong enough American Cab. True, a nice blend/Meritage can be a beautiful thing. Probably best to try to triangulate your preference. Probably showing my Californian leaning, but go into a wine shop an ask for a nice Zin, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cab and blend and tunnel down from there. As always, trust your ears. Report
September 6, 200818 yr Author comment_158110 Come on guys, I tied a lot, all fucking possible mixes and still think, if we are talking about single grape wine, MERLOT is damn indestructible I do like South African at most, simply the best. Report
September 7, 200818 yr comment_158133 Chateau Petrus and other Pomerol wines are almost 100% merlot. It would be hard to find a better bottle of wine than a Petrus. Of course, it costs $2K/btl. Report
September 10, 200818 yr comment_158927 Well here is a great one to try. http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=lewis&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=530727565&Count2=447867989&ProductID=141&Target=products.asp Report
September 30, 200817 yr comment_164925 Merlots are good, but I don't drink enough to be able to tell you my favorite red. I generally do like them better than cabs, though. Actually, cab may be my least favorite so far. Report
September 30, 200817 yr comment_164948 As stated, Merlot is usually used as a blending wine. I'm surprised to hear it so praised as a single varietal. For single grape varieties, Pinot noir (Burgundy in France) is very well regarded. I try to buy a mixed case from a specialist dealer every year and it's a great change from the standard supermarket plonk. In Italy, Barolo (made from the Nebbiolo grape) is also very well regarded (and pricey!). I haven't had much experience of it as yet, though I did have quite a few glasses of it at my brother's wedding and it was superb. Report
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