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Mayacamas Merlot 2019Merlot from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2021Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2019Merlot from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2020Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Silverado Mt. George Merlot 2019Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Merlot 2021Merlot from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2021Merlot from North Coast, California
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Textbook Merlot 2021Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2020Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Rutherford Hill Merlot 2021Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Clos Pegase Mitsuko's Vineyard Merlot 2021Merlot from Carneros, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2019Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Ferrari-Carano Merlot 2021Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot 2021Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Rombauer Merlot 2019Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Whitehall Lane Merlot 2019Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Chloe Merlot 2021Merlot from San Lucas, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Hahn Founder's Merlot 2021Merlot from California
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Cannonball Merlot 2021Merlot from California
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Decoy Merlot 2021Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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3.9 32 Ratings2519 99Save $5.01 (20%)Ships Mon, Apr 22Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot 2021Merlot from California
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McManis Family Vineyards Merlot 2021Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings12 99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chloe Merlot 2022Merlot from San Lucas, Monterey, Central Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings11 99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Oberon Merlot 2022Merlot from Napa Valley, California4.7 18 Ratings26 99Ships Mon, Apr 22Limit 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 Mon, Apr 22Limit 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.