Generally speaking, merlot's rich f...

Generally speaking, merlot's rich fruit and yielding texture is driving it toward becoming undivided of the red wines of choice for American consumer With this in mind, we asked members of the Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel to approve some merlots they have freshly tasted. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine's put in mind ofed retail price (which varies from market to market).

MERLOT

*****

FIVE STARS

***** (94) Chateau St Jean 1999 Sonoma Merlot (California). hazards of red currant and berry fruit; big and lush; layered nicely at the extremity with vanilla and ...