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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2020Merlot from North Coast, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 69 99Ships today if ordered in next 6 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Pahlmeyer Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Pahlmeyer Merlot 2006Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2006Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2007Merlot from North Coast, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2007Merlot from North Coast, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2010Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Cakebread Merlot 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2009Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Vintner Select Merlot 2000Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 2006Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2016Merlot from North Coast, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (3 Liter Bottle) 2006Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Beringer Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot 2005Merlot from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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4.2 16 RatingsSold Out - was $59.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
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 -
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2006Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Mt. Brave Merlot 2016Merlot from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
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5.0 5 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 89 99Ships today if ordered in next 6 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Paloma Spring Mountain Merlot 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $79.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Darioush Signature Merlot 2007Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (3 Liter Bottle) 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 1996Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2005Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2003Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (creased label - 1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $399.97Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 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.