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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 today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kunde Merlot 2021Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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3.8 6 Ratings17 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Decoy Limited Alexander Valley Merlot 2021Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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3.9 9 Ratings3026 99Save $3.01 (10%)Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Rancho Sisquoc Merlot 2018Merlot from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Brander Merlot 2020Merlot from Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Scheid Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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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 today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Regan Vineyards Winery Merlot 2020Merlot from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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0.0 0 Ratings4539 99Save $5.01 (11%)Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Swanson Napa Valley Merlot 2021Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings3929 99Save $9.01 (23%)Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Long Meadow Ranch Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Charles Krug Napa Valley Merlot 2021Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Hahn Founder's Merlot 2021Merlot from California
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3.4 8 Ratings14 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ferrari-Carano Merlot 2021Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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4.4 11 Ratings25 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Maddalena Merlot 2022Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot 2021Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2020Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 Ratings4037 99Save $2.01 (5%)Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ramsay Merlot 2021Merlot from California
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0.0 0 Ratings2015 99Save $4.01 (20%)Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot 2021Merlot from California
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0.0 0 Ratings15 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 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.