California Merlot 504 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 2331
- Pinot Noir 2141
- Zinfandel 953
- Other Red Blends 732
- Syrah/Shiraz 535
- Bordeaux Red Blends 530
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Petite Sirah 214
- Rhône Blends 206
- Grenache 130
- Cabernet Franc 126
- Malbec 87
- Sangiovese 80
- Other Red Wine 78
- Barbera 65
- Tempranillo 51
- Mourvedre 37
- Petit Verdot 26
- Primitivo 24
- Carignan 22
- Dolcetto 11
- Bonarda 10
- Tannat 9
- Aglianico 6
- Cinsault 6
- Nebbiolo 5
- Valdiguie 5
- Pinotage 4
- Teroldego 4
- Nero d'Avola 3
- Pinot Meunier 3
- Lagrein 2
- Alicante Bouschet 2
- Mondeuse 2
- Trousseau 2
- Carmenere 1
- Gamay 1
- Blaufrankisch 1
- Grignolino 1
- Sagrantino 1
- St. Laurent 1
- Non-Vintage 24
- 2023 1
- 2022 20
- 2021 93
- 2020 97
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- 2016 260
- 2015 315
- 2014 451
- 2013 clear Vintage filter
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- 2009 355
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- 2006 291
- 2005 284
- 2004 219
- 2003 179
- 2002 216
- 2001 246
- 2000 222
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- 1997 176
- 1996 53
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- 1994 13
- 1993 7
- 1992 8
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- 1989 2
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- 1982 1
- 1981 1
- 1980 1
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World's End Little Sister Reserve Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $53.99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2013Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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4.6 41 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 119 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2013Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $189.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Selene Napa Valley Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $40.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Jacuzzi Merlot 2013Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot 2013Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $8.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Sebastiani Sonoma County Merlot 2013Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $17.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Lewis Cellars Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $75.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2013Merlot from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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4.4 8 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 109 99Ships today if ordered in next 2 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Rutherford Ranch Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $17.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Menage a Trois Merlot 2013Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $10.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Edna Valley Vineyard Merlot 2013Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 13 99Ships today if ordered in next 2 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Kenwood Sonoma County Merlot 2013Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $17.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ahnfeldt Wines Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $34.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Michael Pozzan Annabella Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $18.00Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ferrari-Carano Merlot 2013Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 25 99Ships today if ordered in next 2 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Georis Winery Estate Merlot 2013Merlot from Carmel Valley, Monterey, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Roche Winery Reserve Merlot 2013Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $44.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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La Jota W.S. Keyes Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $134.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot 2013Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Twenty Rows Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $27.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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DeLoach Central Coast Merlot 2013Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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H & G Hansen Cellars Merlot 2013Merlot from Lodi, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $15.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Heller Estate Merlot 2013Merlot from Mendocino, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $51.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Uppercut Merlot 2013Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 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.