California Merlot 39 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 175
- Pinot Noir 130
- Zinfandel 52
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Other Red Blends 34
- Bordeaux Red Blends 27
- Syrah/Shiraz 14
- Petite Sirah 13
- Rhône Blends 11
- Cabernet Franc 5
- Sangiovese 3
- Barbera 3
- Grenache 3
- Malbec 2
- Carignan 1
- Gamay 1
- Petit Verdot 1
- Tempranillo 1
- Valdiguie 1
- Alicante Bouschet 1
- Pais 1
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Merlot 2021Merlot from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Parducci Small Lot Merlot 2022Merlot from Mendocino, California
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0.0 0 Ratings1814 99Save $3.01 (17%)Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Bargetto Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot 2020Merlot from Santa Cruz Mountains, California0.0 0 Ratings2725 99Save $1.01 (4%)Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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McIntyre Kimberly Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings2818 99Save $9.01 (32%)Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Korbin Kameron Merlot 2018Merlot from Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 Ratings35 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot 2018Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings9889 99Save $8.01 (8%)Last call - only 6 left!Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Camp Merlot 2022Merlot from North Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings2117 99Save $3.01 (14%)Last call - only 4 left!Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Camp Merlot 2023Merlot from North Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings17 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Keenan Napa Valley Merlot 2021Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings58 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Merryvale Merlot 2022Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings57 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Trig Point Diamond Dust Vineyard Merlot 2021Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 Ratings25 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2021Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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3.9 28 Ratings17 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Frank Family Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California4.2 6 Ratings48 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Tortoise Creek Merlot 2020Merlot from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California0.0 0 Ratings11 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Frog's Leap Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2019Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California4.0 5 Ratings22 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot 2021Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings15 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Wente Sandstone Merlot 2021Merlot from Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California3.9 12 Ratings2015 99Save $4.01 (20%)Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot 2016Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings9082 98Save $7.02 (8%)Last call - only 3 left!Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Hahn Founder's Merlot 2021Merlot from California
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3.4 8 Ratings14 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
San Simeon Merlot 2019Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California3.9 9 Ratings3027 99Save $2.01 (7%)Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Line 39 Merlot 2021Merlot from California0.0 0 Ratings8 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Kenwood North Coast Merlot 2019Merlot from North Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings1412 99Save $1.01 (7%)Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Markham Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2020Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings16 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ferrari-Carano Merlot 2021Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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Grgich Hills Estate Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2020Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings27 9925 99Save $2.00 (7%)Ships TomorrowLimit 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.