California Merlot 27 Items
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Robert Mondavi Carneros Merlot 1998Merlot from Carneros, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 1998Merlot from North Coast, California
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Chateau Souverain Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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Ferrari-Carano Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 13 99Ships today if ordered in next 2 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Bonterra Organically Grown Merlot 1998Merlot from North Coast, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 13 99Ships today if ordered in next 2 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Joseph Phelps Napa Valley Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Fife Merlot 1998Merlot from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.49Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Silverado Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.12Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Artesa Sonoma Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $24.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chappellet Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Trefethen Estate Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Raymond Reserve Selection Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Seven Peaks Merlot 1998Merlot from Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Gallo of Sonoma Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Burgess Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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St. Francis Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 21 99Ships today if ordered in next 2 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Indigo Hills Merlot 1998Merlot from California
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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Behrens & Hitchcock Fortuna Vineyard Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $39.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Sterling Napa Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $24.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kenwood Sonoma County Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Fetzer Barrel Select Merlot 1998Merlot from North Coast, California
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Grand Archer Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $22.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Merlot 1998Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $30.49Ships 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.