Comments on: La Terre Merlot

By: Douchy McBaggerson

Douchy McBaggerson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:12:17 +0000

Ignorance is bliss -
Now, I am not saying that people who love this wine are ignorant (I certainly have my bargain basement favorites), but the fact is the more experiences a person has with truly outstanding wines (stuff that was made at a single estate an artisan winemaker, not in the vat of a giant factory) the more wines like La Terre, CK Mondavi, Woodbridge, Yellowtail, etc. will just leave you underwhelmed. Of course, if you don’t know any better…
Quick parable – An old man and his wife sat watching the sunset on their porch. The old woman picked up her cane and lifting it high, smacked the old man squarely on the shoulder. “That’s for 50 years of bad sex!,” she exclaimed. The old man looked hurt at first, then puzzled. Lifting his own cane, he swiftly drilled her on top of the head. “THAT’S FOR KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE!,” he replied.
Cheers! to knowing the difference.
-DM

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That sounds great DM, but are you sure you really can tell a big difference? You might like to check out this article, where researchers found that even professional oenologists in training could be fooled into thinking cheap wine was wonderful simply by putting it into an expensive bottle. These folks, who one would assume should perhaps “Know the difference,” couldn’t even tell white wine from red when dye was added.

Perhaps, you are the exception and like the lady in your parable, truly “Know the difference,” but if you’ve been buying expensive wines thinking you are getting something inherently better, well then I suspect the only thing you really have in common with her is that you’ve both been screwed a lot.

…AWS

By: Considering A Cycles Gladiator Merlot 2006 750ml

Considering A Cycles Gladiator Merlot 2006 750ml — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:07:40 +0000

[...] La Terre Merlot at Anti Wine Snob I would love to see a review here of the following wines: Cycles Gladiator Merlot and also Challis Lane's Zinfandel and their Merlot. 24 tim. Jun 19th, 2011 at 00:00 pm. Bonefish Grill uses this as their . Dec 10th, 2011 at 00:00 am. I had couple glasses of La Terre-Merlot last night with some friends so we enjoy it a lot, we requested the hold bottle for the rest of the dinner, is a good taste considering that is not an expensive wine,… I will drink it again and again…I love it! [...]

By: Janiesco

Janiesco — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:33:09 +0000

I had couple glasses of La Terre-Merlot last night with some friends so we enjoy it a lot, we requested the hold bottle for the rest of the dinner, is a good taste considering that is not an expensive wine,… I will drink it again and again…I love it!

By: Jim Q

Jim Q — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:31:01 +0000

We had this at a birthday party at a golf course in Northern California. It was free as was the open bar. At first, before any food, it was not bad – very smooth but not much character, depth or complexity and a little light-bodied for a Merlot. But, it was free and it wasn’t offensive.

However, as appetizers and a chip & dip table became available, it was less smooth – a little harsh.

By the time we had a 2nd glass, it was, definitely, not a good red wine.

We may have had a similar experience to Frank WT involving food being involved.

By: Frank W T

Frank W T — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:48:10 +0000

I’ve had this wine twice. The first time it was rather good, the second time I couldn’t finish the glass! I believe the stark difference is with my dinner choice. Prime Rib cooked medium brought out some great flavors with the first glass. Pizza with the second glass was uhm … a huge mistake. Nasty even. Maybe this is one reason for the polarized reviews!? I’ll try it once more with a nice steak.

By: dan Berry

dan Berry — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:56:13 +0000

We were given this several times on a NCL cruise. It’s more drinkable than a Coor’Light but since that is absolutely undrinkable it doesn’t say much for the La Terre. I would not want to actually pay for this stuff.

By: regine g.

regine g. — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:36:43 +0000

I had this wine last night, La terre – Merlot, at a japanese resto, we took it because the price was right ($18 for a bottle), I am french and the wine is right, really not bad compare to certain more well known wines and more pricey. Nothing bad to say about it. I do think the person who make the comment as a wine critic, should changes job, i do not think his “papilles” are right for the job.

By: bmac

bmac — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:48:59 +0000

Jeezus people why not $3 buck chuck at Trader Joes? (used to be $2 buck). Or Oak Creek. It’s all cheap stuff. Cleveland rocks with good wine……

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:49:11 +0000

I’ve tried this wine once. I thought it was just okay. Not spectacular by any means. Pretty thin and almost vinegary. With regards to John’s comments and Tes’s link above about it being a “premise only” wine, I can say that I have seen it in numerous numerous numerous stores all over the place. I’ve even seen it in Apia Samoa. Maybe it’s only being marketed to the “on premise” segment, but it’s being sold to the “take it home for a taste and regret your purchase” segment.

By: tim

tim — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:09:49 +0000

Bonefish Grill uses this as their house wine & I find it very very worthy of a high brow tasteing wine @ a reasonable price. I love it really