Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 158: Getting Horizontal with Merlot

In this episode, Jeff tastes two Trader Joe’s 2012 Merlots from two different AVA’s in the Napa Valley…

Wine Tasted:

Trader Joe’s 2012 Oakville and Rutherford Grand Reserve Merlot

One Problem:

The natural cork in this wine was so dry that I could not pierce it with a cork screw. This is never a good sign. This would never happen with a screw top or synthetic cork.

Stay Rad,

Jeff

What’s your favorite Napa Valley Merlot? Why do you still think natural cork is better than synthetic closures? Leave a comment, and let us know.

Tags: 2012, Cork, Grand Reserve, Horizontal Tasting, Lot #50, Merlot, Napa Valley, Natural, Oakville, Rutherford, Stay Rad Wine Blog TV, Synthetic, TCA, Trader Joe's, Wine, Wine Review, Wine Tasting

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2 Responses to “Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 158: Getting Horizontal with Merlot”

ralph Says:
March 1, 2015 at 3:02 am | Reply
HiJeff,

I´ve had just one bottle Merlot from Napa and that was 2010 Shafer Merlot. Fantastic wine. Would buy again.

Best wishes from Germany

Ralph
- jeffisrad Says:
  March 1, 2015 at 6:58 am | Reply
  Thanks, Ralph. Shafer is always a great place to start.

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