California Merlot 19 Items
- All Red Wine
- Pinot Noir 268
- Cabernet Sauvignon 192
- Zinfandel 62
- Other Red Blends 43
- Bordeaux Red Blends 34
- Rhône Blends 31
- Syrah/Shiraz 29
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Petite Sirah 18
- Grenache 10
- Barbera 8
- Cabernet Franc 6
- Sangiovese 2
- Carignan 2
- Petit Verdot 2
- Aglianico 1
- Gamay 1
- Malbec 1
- Mourvedre 1
- Pinotage 1
- Tempranillo 1
- Valdiguie 1
- Standard (750ml) clear Special Designation filter
- Green 4
- Magnums & Larger 3
- Half Bottles 1
- Screw Caps 1
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McIntyre Kimberly Vineyards Merlot 2017Merlot from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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3.9 15 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chappellet Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $49.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Souverain Merlot 2017Merlot from California
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3.8 18 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 10 99Ships Fri, Apr 26Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Merryvale Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $56.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Paradigm Merlot 2017Merlot from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $59.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Silverado Mt. George Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 35 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 44 99Ships today if ordered in next 4 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2017Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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4.6 31 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 44 99Ships today if ordered in next 4 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Steele Merlot 2017Merlot from Lake County, North Coast, California
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4.0 12 RatingsSold Out - was $20.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $24.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Donati Family Vineyards Merlot 2017Merlot from Paicines, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Napa Cellars Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.0 25 RatingsSold Out - was $24.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Bianchi Vineyards Signature Selection Merlot 2017Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $23.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.4 188 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 54 99Ships today if ordered in next 4 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Lava Cap Merlot 2017Merlot from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California
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3.7 5 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 22 99Ships today if ordered in next 4 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
McManis Family Vineyards Merlot 2017Merlot from California
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3.9 12 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 12 99Ships Mon, Apr 29Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Hahn Founder's Merlot 2017Merlot from Central Coast, California
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3.9 27 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 14 99Ships today if ordered in next 4 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Merlot 2017Merlot from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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4.1 23 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 21 99Ships today if ordered in next 4 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Trefethen Merlot 2017Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
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4.4 22 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 39 99Ships today if ordered in next 4 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Decoy Merlot 2017Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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4.1 168 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 19 99Ships today if ordered in next 4 hoursLimit 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.