R. Merlo
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R. Merlo 2004 Syrah (Trinity County)
- $20
Trinity county is just north of Mendocino, with a hot, inland climate. This wine advances the fine wine cause up there. It’s a little soft, but juicy and dry, with ripe cherry, blackberry and cocoa flavors, and a complex note of sweet kid leather.
— S.H.
(12/31/2007)
R. Merlo 2003 Syrah (Trinity County)
- $20
Coming from the South Fork of the Trinity River, in the Sierra Foothills, this wine seems to reflect its rugged origins. It has a lusty appeal, with rich, thick tannins and bigtime cherry and pomegranate fruit, finished with chocolate, that leads to a dry, fruity finish.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
R. Merlo 2001 Hyampom Valley Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Trinity County)
- $26
Made from mountain vineyards in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, this is a tough, chewy Cabernet. It’s very dry, and robust tannins surround ripe blackberry fruit flavors. Good now, and should develop for a few years.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
R. Merlo 2002 Hyampom Valley Ranch Merlot (Trinity County)
- $26
Ripe and fruity, bursting with blackberry and cherry jam flavors balanced with crisp acids and firm tannins, this is a nice, easy wine to enjoy with steaks and chops.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
R. Merlo 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Knoll)
- $55
Soft and candied, like a blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit power bar with roasted almonds. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/15/2008)
R. Merlo 2005 Chardonnay (Trinity County)
- $12
Ripe and oaky, this strongly flavored wine tastes of caramelized baked apples and grilled pineapples, set off with fine acidity. The oak is too much on the toothpicky side, though.
— S.H.
(11/15/2008)
R. Merlo 2005 Pinot Noir (Trinity County)
- $25
Soft and candied, this gentle wine shows cherry, currant, smoky oak and peppery spice flavors, with some baked fruit notes. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/15/2008)
R. Merlo 2005 Hyapom Ranch Pinot Noir (Trinity County)
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- $20
Nice flavors of baked red cherries, cola, bacon and spice, and the finish is dry and clean. Lacks the acidity to make all this vibrant, though.
— S.H.
(9/1/2009)
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