Boho Central Coast Merlot 2006
Price: $22
Maker: Boho Vineyards, Ripon, California
Varietal: Merlot
Packaging: 3-liter box, twist spigot
Alcohol: 13.5%
Our Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Boho Central Coast Merlot 2006 may well be the nicest boxed Merlot we’ve tried. It has blackberry, clove, and leather aromas. On the palate, it offers juicy cherries and chocolate notes, leading into a long oaky finish with chewy tannins.
Boho seems to be a young brand with an environmentally conscious personality. The packaging is a natural brown cardboard box, and there are a host of slogans proclaiming the winery’s green orientation: “Protect The Wine, Protect The World;” “Better Wine - Better Value - Better Environment;” “Respect for the Earth - Passion for Handcrafted Wines - Value for Money.” Some might say this is sloganeering overkill, but this Merlot speaks for itself. I think that the packaging may appear a bit downscale to some buyers, but most who take a minute to study the box will no doubt get what Boho is trying to say.
We think Boho Central Coast Merlot 2006 is an example of what boxed wines can deliver - it’s juicy and flavorful, finishes well, and offers convenient packaging and a fine value. Now, if they could only get rid of the twist spigot… like most of these closures, it will release a drop or two shortly after pouring. Don’t let that discourage you from giving this Merlot a try.
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June 16th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
I just bought a box of the Merlot, and the Cab. I liked the Cab better, but both highly quaffable.
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Sounds like a great wine, I love the packaging.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Thanks for the tip on this wine. I will be on the look out for it. I have not seen it in the the wine shop that I frequent but will ask.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I picked up the Cabernet tonight. Tasty. On sale for 17 bucks. Worth it.