Comments on: Merlot- Why Such a Bad Rap? – Episode #171

By: corkscrew

corkscrew — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:09:06 +0000

Hard to compare Pinot to low end Merlot…not exactly a convincing argument on why not to drink it…even though I have started to recently and have enjoyed them ($20+ range)…QOTD-Swanson 2005. ….www.winelx.com

By: John J.

John J. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:42:02 +0000

qotd: best merlot I had in the past year is the best merlot. had a 96 Petrus, a lucky find for me. don’t drink alot of merlot though really.

A vin jaune episode Gary would be fun to watch

By: John__J

John__J — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:42:00 +0000

qotd: best merlot I had in the past year is the best merlot. had a 96 Petrus, a lucky find for me. don’t drink alot of merlot though really.

A vin jaune episode Gary would be fun to watch

By: Philly Boy

Philly Boy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:25:52 +0000

Haven’s.

By: Philly Boy

Philly Boy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:25:00 +0000

Haven’s.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:26:39 +0000

ran across this epesode because I was searching for epesodes that contained stuff from blackstone but glad I watched, good to see some older WLTV ( I just started watching about a year ago ) and I’m a big fan of merlot and have a tough time branching out on reds, it’s something about the merlots that I really like the taste of.

I am liking the blackstone riesling 2005 (available at the grocery store) we are drinking tonight, was actually debating picking up the merlot insted some what glad I didn’t.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:26:00 +0000

I am liking the blackstone riesling 2005 (available at the grocery store) we are drinking tonight, was actually debating picking up the merlot insted some what glad I didn’t.

By: Kell Brigan

Kell Brigan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:04:25 +0000

I read in an interview that in Sideways the Chevel Blanc (a blend of merlot & cab franc) was included specifically as an insider joke for vinophiles. And, it kind of shows that the main character is a bit of a phony (albeit, still a nice guy) in terms of his wine knowledge. So, the bashing of merlot and cab franc had nothing to do with their actual quality. (Ah, but isn’t the history of wine full of such stories? Personally, I find myself lusting for a Sophia rose solely because they wrap it in pink tulle. Have no idea what it tastes like, but the bottle makes me feel pretty.)

By: Kell Brigan

Kell Brigan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:04:00 +0000

By: Phredd

Phredd — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:51:10 +0000

I’ve never really liked merlot, since I first began to enjoy wines. Not sure why. It just seems kind of flat for me compared to the many other interesing varietals out there. There must be one out there I would like. I’ll keep looking….