BarTT Simpson

been here longer, and have been "taken under the shoulder" by some seniors here.

Bottom line is, I go, he goes....as in doors close, magazine shutters.

OTOF

Canoe Ridge is ours...please support my shareholder interest ;-)

?lueshirt

I already am getting a case of the Chard. at full retail price, no thanks to you

?lueshirt

Well, he can get rid of my butt as quick as a flea farts.

TTP

1996 is better, but I'd doubt you can find any first growth in the $30-50 range. I saw some 1998 Château La Gaffelière St Emilion (first growth, 1995 classification) at the local chain (Total Beverage) for $59 about 2 weeks ago.

Personally I prefer Margaux.

I know you asked for a merlot recommendation, but these wines are what I drink most of the time and are most similar in characteristics to merlot; flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, orange and less tannic.

p.s. the Pomerol consists mostly of merlot grapes but is still a blend.

jc

Not a metlot, but still Great...94 Raymond Burr (Yes Like Perry Mason)

silver arrow

Wild Irish Rose is my fav, oops thats $30-50, sorry, miss read, thought you said $3 to $5 , he he

CarTTman

But it might depend upon who/what your using it for.

Lone Starr (Ivan)

My wife likes a Guenoc. But she says there are different levels of Guenoc Merlots. Just a thot.

TTP

I prefer these wines because I can't stand much tannin. And these wines are eminently drinkable with or without a meal. :-)