California Merlot 26 Items
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Chappellet Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Stewart Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Geyser Peak Merlot 2015Merlot from California
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McIntyre Kimberly Vineyards Merlot 2015Merlot from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Parducci Small Lot Merlot 2015Merlot from Mendocino, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Trefethen Merlot 2015Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
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4.3 29 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 39 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
St. Francis Reserve Merlot 2015Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Bonterra Organically Grown Merlot 2015Merlot from California
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4.0 17 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 13 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Pahlmeyer Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.3 22 RatingsSold Out - was $84.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Silverado Mt. George Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (3 Liter Bottle) 2015Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Kenwood Sonoma County Merlot 2015Merlot from Sonoma County, California
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Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2015Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (6 Liter Bottle) 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Kunde Merlot 2015Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.6 6 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 119 97Ships Mon, Apr 29Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Whitehall Lane Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Lava Cap Reserve Merlot 2015Merlot from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California
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Hestan Vineyards Stephanie Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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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
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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.