Smooth Sonoma Merlot

Given a choice, we'll take Merlot from Sonoma County any day. Our cusp climate (not hot, not cold) and porous soils seem to consistently bring out the best in this noble Bordeaux variety. The 2007 is a great example. It shines with black cherries, plums, dried herbs, vanilla and mocha. The powerful aromas and soft, rich flavors make it the ...

The 2010 Sonoma Merlot is a full-bodied, well-structured, complex Merlot that showcases juicy black fruit intermingled with notes of tobacco, clove, black pepper and all spice.

Characteristic cherry and chocolate light up the palate of this classic Sonoma County Merlot. Flavors of coffee and luscious plum in the mid palate solidify its structure and give it depth, while its round, generous tannins deliver a bold, lengthy finish.Blend: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec and 2% Petite Verdot

Select lots of grapes are chosen from our vineyards in Sonoma County to create this beautifully-balanced and full-bodied 2010 Ferrari-Carano Merlot. This is a velvety wine with a complex nose of fresh-picked blackberries, black tea, cedar, red cherry and licorice. A fleshy and generous mouthfeel is followed by notes of bittersweet cinnamon, mocha and tobacco. This wine has full, generous ...

The 2009 has aromas of black cherry, blackberry, oak, vanilla, plum and the slight eucalyptus typical of Alexander Valley. In the glass there are flavors of plum, vanilla, more cassis and red fruit, a touch of spice and mint. Overall the 2009 is elegant with good balance and a long aftertaste.

A bouquet of ripe black cherry, warm spice and rich plum. Flavors of blackberry, red currant and spicy black tea notes highlight the taste. The subtle toasty oak complements the rich fruitiness in the mouth. Lush, full-bodied and almost velvety on the palate, the soft tannins frame a long and lasting finish.

This Merlot is smooth and elegant with classic flavors and aromas of cherry, chocolate and plum. Its silky structure is balanced by soft tannins and a bold, lengthy finish.Blend: 76% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc

This Merlot combines fruit from Napa, Sonoma and Monterey. The flavors and textures unique to each region harmonize perfectly to create a wine that has dark succulent fruit balanced by natural acidity. Intense aromatics of raspberry and blueberry lead to flavors of crushed berries, vanilla and leather, which are wrapped up in a soft, smooth tannin structure.

ONEHOPE Merlot is a unique wine created inpartnership with Robert Mondavi Jr. from select vineyards throughout Napa, Sonoma and California's Central Coast. Its bright cherry color and subtle notes of toasty spice are a result ofaging in a combination of American and French oak barrels. Rich tannins make ONEHOPE Merlot a perfect match with a range of main courses including ...

The 2010 Merlot captures the rich, ripe flavors of the Dry Creek Valley terroir. Aromas and flavors of red licorice, Satsuma plums, red fruit jam and blackberry meld with hints of toasted oak, milk chocolate and medium-roasted coffee. This medium-bodied wine delivers excellent structure and an elegant finish.Blend: 88% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Sirah