Merlot is a classic grape, known for creating some of the most sought-after wines of the world, from easy-drinking to ageworthy collectibles. We've put together three wines from top tier producers that represent some of the best of this grape. Regions represented include: Washington State's Columbia Valley, California's Sonoma Valley, and St.-Émilion, France.

Includes:

• Gundlach Bundschu Estate Merlot
  A layered, brooding, complex wine with aromas of deep red cherry, strawberry, dried tobacco leaf and lavender. Enters soft, with black plum flavors that deepen into dark coffee, cocoa, smoke and earth and a smooth, velvet texture. Notes of minerality, dried sage and bright cherry return at the finish.

• L'Ecole 41 Merlot
  Rich with pretty aromatic aromas of nutmeg, clove and spice, this dark and brooding Merlot shows black cherry, blackberry, and earthy dark fruit flavors encased in a peppery, cocoa, toasty finish.

• Chateau Graves de Peyroutas Saint-Emilion
  An elegant nose of small red berry fruit opening into ginger spice with supple tannins. You will feel raspberry aromas followed by rich cherry and blackcurrant flavors with vanilla on the finish. A fruity and well balanced wine with great length.
  

Please note that due to the popularity of this product, we reserve the right to substitute like wines and vintages of equal or greater value.