Blackmore Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Is there any better red wine around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 They pretty much are all better than most merlots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 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.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordgtlover Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmore Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atothex Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fing Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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