Filed in archive California Wines by tammy on November 8, 2006

Since it looks like I'm finally done with school, we've been doing a little celebrating at home lately.

That includes recently opening a bottle of 2004 Buffalo Grove Merlot, which we got from one of our wine clubs.

I didn't manage to find a web site for Buffalo Grove, other than some town in Illinois, but I did find this wine available through the International Wine Sellars web site for about $15 a bottle:

2004 Buffalo Grove Merlot

Code: BGMW04
producer: Adler Fels
Style: Dry Red Wine

Merlot is rarely bottled on its own anywhere in the world besides California. Their warm growing seasons help this early ripening achieve perfect sugar levels while keeping a fine balance of acidity. Sporting a dark purple color with violet highlights, the Buffalo Grove Merlot offers fresh aromas of cherry, raspberry and damp earth. Deep flavors of ripe red fruit, solid structure and subtle tannins result in a smooth and rich finish.

Varietal: Merlot
Country: United States
Region: California

Another hardy but not over the top wine with a 12.5% alcohol content, this is actually one of the best Merlots I've enjoyed in awhile.

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Vote for Buffalo Grove Merlot:

Currently 7.67/10
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Rating: 7.67 out of 15 vote(s) cast.

Response from: Andy S. (05/18/07 3:09pm)

My wife and I discovered Buffalo Grove a few years ago and it is by far the best merlot we've ever had. It is great with our homemade chili and spaghetti. Also, at $7 a bottle, it's one of the less-expensive merlots available. Great wine at a great price!

Response from: Bill H (07/13/07 4:25pm)

I received a bottle BG Merlot for Xmas, and just opened it last night...wow! A great wine. Where can you buy it?

Response from: Michelle Dobson (01/26/08 12:59pm)

I also tried your wine a few weeks ago, I live in Tampa, Fl......how do i get myself a bottle or two?

Response from: MRA (02/12/08 9:13pm)

I stumbled across a Buffalo Grove Syrah ( http://mikes-wine-blog.blogspot.com/2008/02/2004-buffalo-grove-syrah.h
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) at a wine liquidators - it was very good. What wine club did you get yours from?

Response from: Marc (12/31/08 2:56pm)

You can get this great wine at any Total Wine store. This is a great 7 buck a bottle merlot