California Merlot 21 Items
- All Red Wine
- Pinot Noir 389
- Cabernet Sauvignon 317
- Bordeaux Red Blends 94
- Zinfandel 90
- Syrah/Shiraz 81
- Other Red Blends 51
- Rhône Blends 37
- Grenache 30
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Petite Sirah 18
- Cabernet Franc 14
- Carignan 6
- Barbera 5
- Mourvedre 5
- Sangiovese 4
- Other Red Wine 4
- Malbec 3
- Tempranillo 3
- Valdiguie 3
- Gamay 2
- Primitivo 2
- Aglianico 1
- Cinsault 1
- Dolcetto 1
- Petit Verdot 1
- Teroldego 1
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Brander Merlot 2016Merlot from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $22.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Lava Cap Merlot 2016Merlot from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California
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4.2 6 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 22 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2016Merlot from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $379.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot 2016Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $94.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Korbin Kameron Merlot 2016Merlot from Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $34.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Truchard Estate Merlot 2016Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $35.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Hook and Ladder Estate Merlot 2016Merlot from Russian River, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $27.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Vintner Select Merlot 2016Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $99.97Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Mt. Brave Merlot 2016Merlot from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
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5.0 5 RatingsSold Out - was $89.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Materra Right Bank 2016Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $42.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
TATE Spring Street Merlot 2016Merlot from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $64.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Tamber Bey Deux Chevaux Vineyard Merlot 2016Merlot from Yountville, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $79.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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McIntyre Kimberly Vineyards Merlot 2016Merlot from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California4.1 6 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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La Jota W.S. Keyes Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $165.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Camp Merlot 2016Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 18 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Schug Merlot 2016Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California3.9 5 RatingsSold Out - was $34.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Keenan Mailbox Vineyard Spring Mountain Reserve Merlot 2016Merlot from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $74.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Hestan Vineyards Stephanie Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $47.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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St. Francis Reserve Merlot 2016Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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4.8 52 RatingsSold Out - was $37.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Merryvale Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California4.9 6 RatingsSold Out - was $46.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Waterstone Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 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.