California Merlot 21 Items
- All Red Wine
- Cabernet Sauvignon 175
- Pinot Noir 99
- Bordeaux Red Blends 38
- Zinfandel 34
- Other Red Blends 31
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Rhône Blends 13
- Syrah/Shiraz 11
- Grenache 7
- Cabernet Franc 4
- Carignan 3
- Petite Sirah 3
- Barbera 2
- Other Red Wine 2
- Tempranillo 2
- Sangiovese 1
- Aglianico 1
- Mourvedre 1
- Petit Verdot 1
- Grignolino 1
- Standard (750ml) clear Special Designation filter
- Green 7
- Half Bottles 2
- Magnums & Larger 1
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Varietal Merlot
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Region California
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Fine Wine Any
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Vintage 2016
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Hall Napa Valley Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.4 17 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 51 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Twomey Soda Canyon Ranch Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.5 5 RatingsSold Out - was $61.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Napa Cellars Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 6 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Trentadue La Storia Merlot 2016Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Murphy-Goode California Merlot 2016Merlot from California
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3.8 18 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Decoy Merlot 2016Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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4.2 31 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 19 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Markham Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.0 185 RatingsSold Out - was $20.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Emmolo Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.3 63 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 53 99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Merlot 2016Merlot from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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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, May 2Limit 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, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Long Meadow Ranch Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Rombauer Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.4 13 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 49 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Frog's Leap Merlot 2016Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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3.8 15 RatingsSold Out - was $39.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
The Prisoner Wine Company Thorn Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.3 62 RatingsSold Out - was $51.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Keenan Napa Valley Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $49.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.4 108 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 54 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chappellet Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $49.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Silverado Mt. George Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 81 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 44 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Oberon Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.2 66 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 26 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 13 RatingsSold Out - was $49.99Ships 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.