Chappellet Merlot, Napa Valley, USA

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In spite of the misplaced unpopularity of Merlot among American wine consumers, Chappellet’s 2004 Merlot is an outstanding example of this varietal. Beautiful flowery, plum, blueberry, and black cherry flavors cascade over the palate with not a hard edge to be found. Medium to full-bodied, with complex aromatics, sweet tannin, and a long finish, this opulent, Pomerol-like red should be consumed over the next 10-12 years. Tel. (707) 963-7136 and (800) 4 WINERY; Fax (707) 963-7445

Coming off a string of great vintages, Chappellet’s ’04 Merlot isn’t quite in the same league, and the reason has got to be the heat of the vintage, which caused an unusually early harvest. The wine is fruit-forward in cherries and blackberries, very soft and a little simple, but quite delicious and dry. Drink now.——S.H.(7/1/2007)—— 86