Under The Radar, Merlot

Under The Radar, Merlot – Episode #407

February 13, 2008

Gary today looks at Merlots from 3 different regions. Is Merlot a wine which people have forgotten about?

“QOTD: Generally prefer low oaking, with the exception of classic oak s…” by richardvinifera
“I’m an Oak Monster Swing voter… I have a hard time with it’s views o…” by Elliott
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2002 Grapes Of Roth MerlotNew York Merlot
2003 Chateau Beausejour BecotSt Emilion
2004 Long Shadows PedestalWashington Red Meritage

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February 13, 2008

Mrbuzz
“Wine waster…..glass breaker!!!!!” Jeezzzz.
February 13, 2008

Adam A.
QOTD – 100% against oak monster. I dig oak in wine but despise it when it is overpowering
February 13, 2008

GrapeStuff
Early episode – old school style! Me Likey!
February 13, 2008

jseeds
QOTD: AGAINST the Oak Monster / Butter Bandit ticket – But the Vanilla Villain might change my mind…
February 13, 2008

Panosh
Maybe 10?
February 13, 2008

Josh
9999999
February 13, 2008

BiggRigg
QOTD: it really depends on the type of wine (say Merlot vs Cab and so on), but I do enjoy a good oak monster now and then. I agree with Gary though if there is some quality fruit getting swamped by oak flavors, it can be disappointing.
February 13, 2008

C-Fiddy
An article in Sunset, years ago, on Clos Du Bois Merlot got me started on this whole wine journey. Thanks to GV i continue to grow and evolve.
TOP TEN!!!!
February 13, 2008

Adam A.
Top 10 again!??
February 13, 2008

Chris
wow, early!! 5!!!
February 13, 2008

CORSkier
Never had a wine from Long shadows I didn’t like. The Sequel and Saggi are amazing, drink those next time. I Pedestal you tasted would lay down for like 20 years and be amazing.
February 13, 2008

sobojosh
3
February 13, 2008

Phil G
Early show – GV’s bringing Merlot back, eh?
February 13, 2008

dank
yea, long shadows and Chateau Beausejour Becot, two revelations from the past 2 weeks.

and NYS representing.. gonna be a good show