California Merlot 309 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 1250
- Pinot Noir 919
- Zinfandel 511
- Syrah/Shiraz 391
- Bordeaux Red Blends 365
- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Other Red Blends 271
- Petite Sirah 156
- Rhône Blends 120
- Cabernet Franc 69
- Grenache 46
- Sangiovese 44
- Other Red Wine 37
- Barbera 26
- Malbec 24
- Tempranillo 22
- Mourvedre 16
- Nebbiolo 9
- Petit Verdot 9
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- Dolcetto 6
- Bonarda 4
- Carignan 4
- Gamay 2
- Pinotage 2
- Valdiguie 2
- Teroldego 2
- Aglianico 1
- Negroamaro 1
- Nero d'Avola 1
- Pinot Meunier 1
- Alicante Bouschet 1
- Grignolino 1
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- Non-Vintage 24
- 2023 1
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- 2021 95
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- 2018 186
- 2017 196
- 2016 260
- 2015 315
- 2014 451
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- 2012 510
- 2011 375
- 2010 366
- 2009 355
- 2008 clear Vintage filter
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- 2006 291
- 2005 284
- 2004 219
- 2003 179
- 2002 216
- 2001 246
- 2000 222
- 1999 262
- 1998 211
- 1997 176
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- 1994 13
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McConnell Estates Winery Wackman Ranch Merlot 2008Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $17.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Duckhorn Stout Vineyard Merlot 2008Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $64.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Cerro Prieto Vineyard and Cellars Reserve Merlot 2008Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $137.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Simi Sonoma County Merlot 2008Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Sbragia Home Ranch Merlot 2008Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $32.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Merlot 2008Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 21 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Schug Heritage Reserve Merlot 2008Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $43.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chalone Monterey County Merlot 2008Merlot from Monterey, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $17.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Opolo Paso Robles Merlot 2008Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $22.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Moonridge Vineyards Korbin Kameron Merlot 2008Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Beringer Merlot 2008Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $6.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Houdini Merlot 2008Merlot from Oakville, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $23.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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B.R. Cohn Sonoma Valley Merlot 2008Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $35.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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The Crusher Wilson Vineyard Merlot 2008Merlot from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $12.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chappellet Merlot 2008Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $45.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Truchard Estate Merlot 2008Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $34.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Schug Merlot 2008Merlot from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $26.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Le Vigne Winery Kiara Sylvester Vineyards Private Reserve Merlot 2008Merlot from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $12.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Page Mill Winery Merlot 2008Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Villa del Monte Winery Moon Vineyard Merlot 2008Merlot from Carneros, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $36.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Rutherford Vintners Merlot 2008Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Selby Merlot 2008Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Forest Glen Forest Fire White Merlot 2008Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $7.99Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Trefethen Merlot 2008Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 39 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Folie a Deux Merlot 2008Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $13.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 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.