California Merlot

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Beringer's 2005 Merlot from the Bancroft Ranch vineyard is a wine that's not to be missed.

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A baker's dozen of Merlots ranging from outstanding high-end splurges to excellent values

Tim Fish
Posted: August 31, 2009

For the best drinking in California Merlot these days, look to either end of the price scale—splurge and buy the expensive stuff, or don’t sweat it and pick up a bargain. The high-end wines offer consumers richness and complexity, while the top values offer the trademark Merlot qualities of elegance and suppleness.