California Merlot 196 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 1269
- Pinot Noir 1020
- Zinfandel 378
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- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Syrah/Shiraz 149
- Rhône Blends 86
- Petite Sirah 69
- Grenache 49
- Cabernet Franc 46
- Barbera 18
- Other Red Wine 17
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- 2017 clear Vintage filter
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Long Meadow Ranch Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 49 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Provenance Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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3.9 94 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 49 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Guenoc California Merlot 2017Merlot from California2.8 15 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 9 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot 2017Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ghost Pines Merlot 2017Merlot from North Coast, California3.6 13 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Paso Creek Merlot 2017Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California4.2 6 RatingsSold Out - was $15.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $219.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Goldschmidt Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Chelsea Merlot 2017Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 17 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2017Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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4.6 31 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 119 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot 2017Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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3.8 85 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 13 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Monticello Estate Merlot 2017Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $36.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $23.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Sterling Heritage Collection Napa Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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3.8 11 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2017Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California4.1 27 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 17 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Hall Napa Valley Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $41.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Parcel 41 Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.3 17 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 17 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Merlot 2017Merlot from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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4.1 23 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 15 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Hayes Valley Merlot 2017Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $11.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Seavey Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $84.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Bianchi Vineyards Signature Selection Merlot 2017Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $23.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Robert Hall Merlot 2017Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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3.5 10 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 14 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
St. Supery Rutherford Merlot 2017Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 79 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
McManis Family Vineyards Merlot 2017Merlot from California
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3.9 12 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 10 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Toad Hollow Merlot 2017Merlot from Russian River, Sonoma County, California4.1 8 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 109 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2017Merlot from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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4.2 7 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 109 99Ships 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.