California Merlot 219 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 758
- Pinot Noir 417
- Syrah/Shiraz 247
- Zinfandel 242
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Bordeaux Red Blends 213
- Other Red Blends 103
- Petite Sirah 67
- Rhône Blends 42
- Cabernet Franc 30
- Sangiovese 21
- Grenache 17
- Other Red Wine 9
- Barbera 8
- Tempranillo 8
- Malbec 6
- Mourvedre 6
- Nebbiolo 4
- Petit Verdot 4
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- Bonarda 2
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- Teroldego 1
- Non-Vintage 24
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- 2010 366
- 2009 355
- 2008 309
- 2007 322
- 2006 291
- 2005 284
- 2004 clear Vintage filter
- 2003 179
- 2002 216
- 2001 246
- 2000 222
- 1999 262
- 1998 211
- 1997 176
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- 1994 13
- 1993 7
- 1992 8
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Carter Cellars Truchard Vineyards Merlot 2004Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $77.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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PlumpJack Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships today if ordered in next hourLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Trinity Oaks Merlot 2004Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chateau St. Jean Merlot 2004Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $23.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Concannon Selected Vineyards Merlot 2004Merlot from Central Coast, California
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J. Garcia Merlot 2004Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $14.79Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Bonterra Organically Grown Merlot 2004Merlot from North Coast, California
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Cakebread Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $53.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Orfila Vineyards Ambassador's Reserve Merlot 2004Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Swanson Oakville Merlot 2004Merlot from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Lambert Bridge Merlot 2004Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $62.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Kenwood Jack London Vineyard Merlot 2004Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.49Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Marilyn Norma Jeane Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $35.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Rutherford Hill Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 39 99Ships today if ordered in next hourLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Sterling Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $52.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Merlot 2004Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $27.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Vine Cliff Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $176.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Toasted Head Merlot 2004Merlot from North Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Sebastiani Merlot 2004Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $13.79Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 37 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Wente Arroyo Seco Merlot 2004Merlot from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $8.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Lewis Cellars Merlot 2004Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $74.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Bouchon Winery Silver Stone Merlot 2004Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $10.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2004Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 17 99Ships today if ordered in next hourLimit 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.