California Merlot 134 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 931
- Pinot Noir 698
- Other Red Blends 256
- Zinfandel 219
- Bordeaux Red Blends 157
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- Syrah/Shiraz 109
- Rhône Blends 63
- Petite Sirah 49
- Cabernet Franc 36
- Grenache 34
- Barbera 12
- Sangiovese 9
- Carignan 8
- Malbec 8
- Tempranillo 8
- Mourvedre 4
- Petit Verdot 4
- Aglianico 3
- Gamay 3
- Valdiguie 3
- Bonarda 2
- Cinsault 2
- Nebbiolo 2
- Primitivo 2
- Pais 2
- Tannat 1
- Alicante Bouschet 1
- Counoise 1
- Graciano 1
- Trousseau 1
- Zweigelt 1
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Lava Cap Merlot 2022Merlot from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California0.0 0 Ratings22 99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2020Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings4037 99Save $2.01 (5%)Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Souverain Merlot 2021Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings11 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Trefethen Merlot 2021Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings39 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain Merlot 2021Merlot from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings79 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
William Hill California Merlot 2020Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings15 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot 2021Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Estancia Merlot 2021Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings12 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2021Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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3.9 28 Ratings17 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Blazon Merlot 2021Merlot from Lodi, California
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0.0 0 Ratings1714 99Save $2.01 (12%)Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
McIntyre Kimberly Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings2818 99Save $9.01 (32%)Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Dark Horse Merlot 2021Merlot from California3.6 15 Ratings9 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Brander Merlot 2020Merlot from Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Clos du Bois California Merlot 2021Merlot from California3.4 7 Ratings10 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Wild Horse Merlot 2019Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings14 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Edna Valley Vineyard Merlot 2020Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings13 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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TATE Spring Street Merlot 2018Merlot from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings57 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Markham Merlot 2021Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Merryvale Merlot 2022Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings57 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Regan Vineyards Winery Merlot 2020Merlot from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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0.0 0 Ratings4539 99Save $5.01 (11%)Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Stone Cellars Merlot 2022Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings7 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Parcel 41 Merlot 2021Merlot from North Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings19 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Keenan Napa Valley Merlot 2021Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings58 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Guenoc California Merlot 2021Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings9 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Camp Merlot 2023Merlot from North Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings17 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 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.