Napa

[Innkeeper]

The ones the Newsy recommends sound fine. Have not tried them. Have not had a lot of luck with California Merlots in toto, although some interesting ones seem to be coming out of the '01 vintage. Most of Napa wines I would like to try, e.g. Duckhorn, are well above my paygrade.

You may have a perfectly valid reason for looking for Napa Merlots. Hope you find what you are looking for. In the meantime pop over to The Clown in Portland, and pick up a bottle of 2000 Chateau Peyraud, Premier Cotes de Blaye for $8.99. It is 90% Merlot with a splash of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, and a very lovely wine. As a matter of fact we are having another one with grilled fillet steaks tonight.