California Merlot 216 Items
- All Red Wine
- Cabernet Sauvignon 606
- Pinot Noir 292
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Zinfandel 208
- Syrah/Shiraz 177
- Bordeaux Red Blends 163
- Other Red Blends 57
- Petite Sirah 33
- Rhône Blends 22
- Cabernet Franc 21
- Sangiovese 20
- Grenache 9
- Barbera 7
- Mourvedre 5
- Other Red Wine 3
- Tempranillo 3
- Valdiguie 2
- Carignan 1
- Dolcetto 1
- Malbec 1
- Nebbiolo 1
- Petit Verdot 1
- Primitivo 1
- Teroldego 1
- Non-Vintage 24
- 2023 1
- 2022 28
- 2021 95
- 2020 98
- 2019 146
- 2018 186
- 2017 196
- 2016 260
- 2015 315
- 2014 451
- 2013 504
- 2012 510
- 2011 375
- 2010 366
- 2009 355
- 2008 309
- 2007 322
- 2006 291
- 2005 284
- 2004 219
- 2003 179
- 2002 clear Vintage filter
- 2001 246
- 2000 222
- 1999 262
- 1998 211
- 1997 176
- 1996 53
- 1995 36
- 1994 13
- 1993 7
- 1992 8
- 1991 3
- 1990 5
- 1989 2
- 1988 1
- 1987 1
- 1986 2
- 1985 1
- 1984 1
- 1982 1
- 1981 1
- 1980 1
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Echelon Merlot (1.5 Liter) 2002Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Havens Reserve Merlot 2002Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $38.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Pepi Merlot 2002Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $11.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Leaping Horse Merlot 2002Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $8.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Keenan Napa Valley Merlot 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Fetzer Eagle Peak Merlot 2002Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Meridian Merlot 2002Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $13.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Blackstone California Merlot 2002Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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CK Mondavi Merlot 2002Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $7.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Bogle Merlot 2002Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 9 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot 2002Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 Ratings2017 Vintage In Stock 7 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ray's Station Alexander Valley Merlot 2002Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $15.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2002Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $18.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Sirita Merlot 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $37.49Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Benziger Merlot 2002Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $18.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Merlot 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ravenswood Sonoma Merlot 2002Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Duckhorn Merlot Howell Mountain 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $64.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Raymond Reserve Selection Merlot 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 39 99Ships Mon, Apr 29Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Dry Creek Vineyard Bullock House Merlot 2002Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Flora Springs Merlot 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $27.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Clos Du Val Merlot 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Twin Fin Merlot 2002Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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J. Garcia Merlot 2002Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $14.49Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Provenance Vineyards Carneros Merlot 2002Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $40.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about California Merlot, common tasting notes, defining characteristics and more ...
Today the fourth most widely planted red variety in the state, Merlot has much to offer. While it bears similarities to Cabernet Sauvignon (its half-sibling), it tends to be lower in both acidity and tannins, giving Merlot wines a mouthfeel that is often perceived as soft, round and plush. These qualities make it an ideal blending partner for Cabernet, the two complementing each other throughout.
Merlot arrived relatively late to the California wine scene. It wasn’t until the 1970’s when producers like Louis Martini, Sterling and Matanzas Creek—influenced by European Merlot blends—began crafting single varietal versions. These trend-setting bottles opened the eyes of others in the California wine scene and spurred increased plantings. From there, the variety’s lush drinkability led to a surge in popularity, then overplanting (some of it on unsuitable sites) and finally a backlash that was turbo-charged by the infamous 2004 film, Sideways. What most viewers didn't realize was that, as much as Miles derided the variety, the prized wine of his collection—a 1961 Château Cheval Blanc—is made from a blend of Merlot with Cabernet Franc.
Fine examples of California Merlot—either as a single varietal wine or as part of a blend—can be found from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, the Central Coast and most regions around the state. Merlot wines offer a ripe, sensual mouthful of plummy fruit, suggestions of mint, herbs and vanilla, all carried along by an approachable structure and often, a great potential for improving with age.