California Merlot 35 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 160
- Pinot Noir 118
- Zinfandel 53
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- Bordeaux Red Blends 20
- Rhône Blends 12
- Petite Sirah 12
- Syrah/Shiraz 10
- Cabernet Franc 8
- Grenache 4
- Sangiovese 3
- Gamay 3
- Carignan 2
- Tempranillo 2
- Barbera 1
- Malbec 1
- Other Red Wine 1
- Petit Verdot 1
- Valdiguie 1
- Alicante Bouschet 1
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Korbin Kameron Merlot 2018Merlot from Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $35.99Ships Wed, Apr 24Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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St. Supery Rutherford Merlot 2018Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot 2018Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $89.99Last call - only 0 left!Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Keenan Napa Valley Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Frank Family Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California4.2 6 RatingsSold Out - was $51.99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Keenan Napa Valley Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.9 26 RatingsSold Out - was $55.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Tortoise Creek Merlot 2018Merlot from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California3.6 15 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 11 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Frog's Leap Merlot 2018Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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4.2 13 RatingsSold Out - was $39.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Frog's Leap Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2018Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot 2018Merlot from Sonoma County, California3.9 17 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 19 99Ships Wed, Apr 24Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Parducci Small Lot Merlot 2018Merlot from Mendocino, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $12.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Hahn Founder's Merlot 2018Merlot from Central Coast, California4.1 17 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 14 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Starmont Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $26.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ferrari-Carano Merlot 2018Merlot from Sonoma County, California4.0 22 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 24 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Keenan Mailbox Vineyard Spring Mountain Reserve Merlot 2018Merlot from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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4.8 22 RatingsSold Out - was $79.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2018Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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San Simeon Merlot 2018Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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4.2 20 RatingsSold Out - was $27.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Maggio Family Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Lodi, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $12.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Trig Point Diamond Dust Vineyard Merlot 2018Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Markham Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 159 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 29 99Ships Tue, Apr 23Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot 2018Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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4.0 30 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Markham Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $17.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Pacific Redwood Organic Merlot 2018Merlot from North Coast, California3.8 11 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California4.5 8 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 19 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.