Comments on: La Terre Merlot

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

By: tim

tim — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:08:12 +0000

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

By: A-Annna Taylor

A-Annna Taylor — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:07:36 +0000

Had a bottle of this with dinner at Tahoe Joe’s tonight… Found this website when got home & googled la Terra Merlot. TJ’s wine list was not only limited… But priced by the glass! Our host teetered wavered between a bottle of Valley of the Moon Zin and TJ’s House Red. Whenthe waitress said it was La Terra merlot FROM Madera, I thought OMG MADERA?????? NOOOOOOOOO WAAAA!! but being a good guest I kept my mouth shut) My frst sip impression was waaaaaaaay too skinny… However midway through our meal it grew enough legs to become pleasantly acceptable. As we were leaving I asked the waitress the bottle price: $19 ( I’m guessing that equates to $5 or $6 a bottle…. IF you could find in a retail store… Which is highly unlikely… in view of comments above I suspect it is a blended wine sold through wholesale distributors to commercial establishments.(hotels, chain restaurants cruise lines etc..)

Definitely will bookmark this website!!

I would love to see a review here of the following wines: Cycles Gladiator Merlot and also Challis Lane’s Zinfandel and their Merlot.