California Merlot 305 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 1570
- Pinot Noir 1254
- Zinfandel 563
- Other Red Blends 505
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
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- Syrah/Shiraz 230
- Petite Sirah 115
- Rhône Blends 110
- Grenache 66
- Cabernet Franc 52
- Sangiovese 33
- Other Red Wine 30
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- 2015 clear Vintage filter
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Donati Family Vineyards Merlot 2015Merlot from Paicines, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $20.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Rabble Merlot 2015Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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The Prisoner Wine Company Thorn Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.3 51 RatingsSold Out - was $47.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ty Caton Upper Bench Merlot 2015Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $37.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Monticello Estate Merlot 2015Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $39.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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CK Mondavi 2015Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $6.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Geyser Peak Alexander Valley Merlot 2015Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $13.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Fetzer Eagle Peak Merlot 2015Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Lava Cap Reserve Merlot 2015Merlot from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California
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Rodney Strong Sonoma Merlot 2015Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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3.8 24 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 16 99Ships today if ordered in next 5 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
CK Mondavi Wildcreek Canyon Merlot 2015Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $6.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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J. Lohr Cypress Vineyards Merlot 2015Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot 2015Merlot from California4.0 19 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 14 99Ships Mon, Apr 29Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Truchard Estate Merlot 2015Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $32.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Bianchi Vineyards Signature Selection Merlot 2015Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Merlot 2015Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Mayacamas Merlot 2015Merlot from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
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4.1 20 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships Mon, Apr 29Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Miner Family Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $41.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Gibbs - Napa Valley Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2015Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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4.6 16 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 134 99Ships Mon, Apr 29Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Josh Cellars Merlot 2015Merlot from California4.2 20 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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West Bay Merlot 2015Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Dark Star Cellars Merlot 2015Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Blakemore Merlot 2015Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $12.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Comstock Wines Merlot 2015Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $49.97Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 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.