California Merlot 21 Items
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Varietal Merlot
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Swanson Napa Valley Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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3.9 11 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 29 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.0 15 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 44 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Beringer Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot 2012Merlot from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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4.6 8 RatingsSold Out - was $59.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
La Jota W.S. Keyes Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $129.00Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 399 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Oberon Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Cakebread Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.6 6 RatingsSold Out - was $69.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 109 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Switchback Ridge Peterson Family Vineyard Merlot (375ML Half-bottle) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $33.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.5 11 RatingsSold Out - was $52.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Emmolo Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.4 17 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 51 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Shafer Napa Valley Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $32.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Pahlmeyer Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.3 6 RatingsSold Out - was $89.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Keenan Mailbox Vineyard Spring Mountain Reserve Merlot 2012Merlot from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 89 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
PlumpJack Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Pahlmeyer Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $145.00Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Shafer Napa Valley Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $134.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Switchback Ridge Peterson Family Vineyard Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $69.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Robert Foley Vineyards Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $59.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2012Merlot from North Coast, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 69 99Ships TomorrowLimit 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.