California Merlot 23 Items
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Clos Du Val Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.3 13 RatingsSold Out - was $28.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
St. Francis Reserve Merlot 2012Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $41.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot 2012Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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4.2 6 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 19 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Bonterra Organically Grown Merlot 2012Merlot from North Coast, California
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Ray's Station Merlot 2012Merlot from North Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Merlot 2012Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $23.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
St. Supery Rutherford Merlot 2012Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Starmont Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $24.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Pedroncelli Bench Vineyards Merlot 2012Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Twomey Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.2 29 RatingsSold Out - was $56.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Rector Creek Vineyard Merlot 2012Merlot from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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5.0 6 RatingsSold Out - was $179.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Grgich Hills Estate Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (3 Liter Bottle) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 229 97Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Grieve Family Winery Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $89.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Bogle Merlot 2012Merlot from California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 8 49Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2012Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Brass Tacks Merlot 2012Merlot from Central Coast, California
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3.8 13 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.7 9 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 47 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.2 26 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 47 99Ships TomorrowLimit 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 -
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.4 7 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 29 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.