California Merlot 31 Items
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- Pinot Noir 225
- Cabernet Sauvignon 202
- Bordeaux Red Blends 47
- Zinfandel 47
- Other Red Blends 42
- Syrah/Shiraz 41
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Rhône Blends 18
- Petite Sirah 18
- Grenache 9
- Cabernet Franc 6
- Malbec 3
- Petit Verdot 3
- Sangiovese 2
- Barbera 2
- Mourvedre 2
- Valdiguie 2
- Aglianico 1
- Carignan 1
- Cinsault 1
- Dolcetto 1
- Primitivo 1
- Standard (750ml) clear Special Designation filter
- Magnums & Larger 2
- Half Bottles 2
- Green 2
- Screw Caps 1
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2016Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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4.4 31 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 109 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Flora Springs Napa Valley Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.3 27 RatingsSold Out - was $27.99Ships Fri, Apr 5Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
St. Francis Reserve Merlot 2016Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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4.8 52 RatingsSold Out - was $37.99Ships Fri, Apr 5Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Wente Sandstone Merlot 2016Merlot from Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California
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4.4 13 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 15 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Clos LaChance Merlot 2016Merlot from Central Coast, California
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3.5 8 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 15 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Josh Cellars Merlot 2016Merlot from California
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3.7 17 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 12 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Clos Du Val Estate Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $45.99Ships Fri, Apr 5Limit 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 47 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Silverado Mt. George Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 80 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 45 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
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 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chloe Merlot 2016Merlot from San Lucas, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 13 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Acre Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $24.98Ships Fri, Apr 5Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2016Merlot from North Coast, California
- WE
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 69 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Souverain Merlot 2016Merlot from California
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3.2 8 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 11 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chappellet Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 63 99Ships Tue, Apr 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
GEN5 Merlot 2016Merlot from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California
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4.2 9 RatingsSold Out - was $11.99Ships Fri, Apr 5Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot 2016Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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3.8 57 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 19 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Lava Cap Merlot 2016Merlot from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California
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4.2 6 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 22 99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 13 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 47 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Trefethen Merlot 2016Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
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4.2 28 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 39 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Long Meadow Ranch Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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3.4 5 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 49 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Provenance Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 26 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 25 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Darioush Signature Merlot 2016Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.4 11 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Arietta Hudson Vineyards Merlot 2016Merlot from Carneros, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 99 99Ships today if ordered in next 9 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Sebastiani North Coast Merlot 2016Merlot from North Coast, California
- WE
0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Fri, Apr 5Limit 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.