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Merlot Wine Club - You Had Me at MerlotHome > Wine Club Reviews > Merlot Wine Club Many wine clubs include Merlot in their membership offerings as they vary the types of wine members will experience. A few clubs have Merlot-only options for the wine lovers who are particularly fans of this great grape. But it seems that Coastal Vineyards has first claim to “Merlot Wine Club.” Great Grape!Before we get into the details of how wine aficionados can get a steady supply of excellent Merlot from Coastal Vineyards (and other clubs) let’s look a bit closer at the Merlot grape and the wines made from that grape.Merlot is, as most wine fans know, a red-wine grape. The name probably comes from an old French word for young blackbird (merle). Wines made from this grape are medium to slightly on the aggressive side and offer strong berry and plum tastes. Merlot grapes are sometimes blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. The grape is a prime wine grape from the Bordeaux region of France and in recent years has become one of the most popular wine varieties. The grapes generally grow in loose bunches. Individual grapes are on the larger side of average. The Merlot grape tends to become over-ripe quickly and is somewhat susceptible to frost. This fantastic wine grape is grown around the world, with the vast majority grown in France. Just the Merlot PleaseWhen wine lovers search for information about wine clubs featuring only Merlot wines, they will generally end their journey with Coastal Vineyards in California.In fact, merlotwineclub.com carries the Coastal Vineyards logo. Wines from this company are from the Paso Robles and Santa Barbara regions of the state. Panel members select wines that are difficult to find. Some have yet to be “discovered” outside the immediate area. Become a Merlot Wine Club MemberThe Merlot experience at Coastal Vineyards has several levels, including the Merlot Experience Sampler at $49.95. Members can choose to have two bottles of great Merlot delivered for the base price and may choose more for an additional charge. The Merlot Experience Monthly Membership ($49.95) offers two bottles per month or less often if the member chooses.The company also offers a pre-paid, three-month membership for $128.85 and a six-month membership for $256.85. A one-year membership is available at $499.95. These pre-paid options include two bottles of great Merlot each month for the entire period. Featured WinesMerlot wines offered to club members come from a long list of quality vineyards and wine producers. These include Aqua Pumkin from Ken Volk, Chumeia Vineyards, San Simeon, Santa Barbara, Tarrica Wine Cellars, Tobin James Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Harmony Cellars Winery, Lyeth, Victor Hugo and many others. You may have the unique experience of enjoying a Merlot from Rotta Winery, the oldest winery in San Luis Obispo County.Other clubs and online suppliers offer Merlot-exclusive clubs as well. Some of the selections are: Russian River Merlot 2005, Napa Valley Merlot 2005, Santa Ynez Valley Merlot 2006 and Columbia Valley Merlot 2005. If the Merlot wine club choices are from one of the many expert panels now working in the industry, you will not be disappointed. Return to Wine Club Reviews overview page Return from Merlot Wine Club to Wine Club Wizard Home page |
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