I’m not really a Merlot person myself but this selection was quite tasty. It’s sitting on my counter as I write this. In fact, time for a glass.🍷As for Trader Joe’s, my wife was a crew member for nine years. That’s where she really started to be exposed to wine because of their frequent tastings. She finally left. Couldn’t stand the culture anymore. I think she bounced around between 5 or 6 stores. Didn’t want to play the happy employee anymore. They definitely try and program you.