California Merlot 208 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 437
- Pinot Noir 218
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Zinfandel 201
- Syrah/Shiraz 125
- Bordeaux Red Blends 101
- Other Red Blends 49
- Petite Sirah 27
- Sangiovese 26
- Rhône Blends 14
- Cabernet Franc 14
- Barbera 13
- Grenache 3
- Mourvedre 3
- Other Red Wine 2
- Bonarda 1
- Carignan 1
- Petit Verdot 1
- Pinot Meunier 1
- Valdiguie 1
- Blaufrankisch 1
- Teroldego 1
- Standard (750ml) clear Special Designation filter
- Half Bottles 11
- Magnums & Larger 3
- Green 3
- Kosher 2
- Non-Vintage 24
- 2023 1
- 2022 28
- 2021 93
- 2020 95
- 2019 142
- 2018 178
- 2017 188
- 2016 252
- 2015 305
- 2014 441
- 2013 495
- 2012 496
- 2011 368
- 2010 361
- 2009 348
- 2008 302
- 2007 313
- 2006 283
- 2005 280
- 2004 216
- 2003 177
- 2002 209
- 2001 230
- 2000 clear Vintage filter
- 1999 238
- 1998 185
- 1997 160
- 1996 43
- 1995 24
- 1994 11
- 1993 6
- 1992 6
- 1991 2
- 1990 5
- 1989 2
- 1988 1
- 1987 1
- 1986 2
- 1985 1
- 1984 1
- 1982 1
- 1981 1
- 1980 1
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Franciscan Estate Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $22.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Clos Du Val Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Meridian Merlot 2000Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Robert Mondavi Carneros Merlot 2000Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $44.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Bogle Merlot 2000Merlot from California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 9 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Geyser Peak Merlot 2000Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $13.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 54 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Rutherford Hill Reserve Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $138.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Bonterra Mendocino County Merlot 2000Merlot from Mendocino, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $12.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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St. Supery Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $26.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
MacRostie Merlot 2000Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2000Merlot from North Coast, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Pepperwood Grove Merlot 2000Merlot from California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $7.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Raymond Estates Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Newton Epic Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $54.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Mirassou Family Selection Merlot 2000Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Windsor Merlot 2000Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $20.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Bandiera Merlot Coastal 2000Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $11.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Gloria Ferrer Carneros Merlot 2000Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $22.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Vine Cliff Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $33.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Turning Leaf Merlot 2000Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $8.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Kunde Merlot 2000Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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Milat Vineyards Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Regusci Winery Merlot 2000Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $50.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Merlot 2000Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $28.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 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.