California Merlot 186 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 1278
- Pinot Noir 963
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- Merlot clear Wine Type filter
- Syrah/Shiraz 136
- Rhône Blends 80
- Petite Sirah 63
- Cabernet Franc 53
- Grenache 41
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- Sangiovese 12
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- 2018 clear Vintage filter
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 7 RatingsSold Out - was $119.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.1 25 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 28 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Monticello Estate Merlot 2018Merlot from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $42.99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Korbin Kameron Merlot 2018Merlot from Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $35.99Ships Mon, Apr 22Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Rancho Sisquoc Merlot 2018Merlot from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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3.5 5 RatingsSold Out - was $22.99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
TATE Spring Street Merlot 2018Merlot from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $69.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Scheid Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $32.99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
St. Supery Rutherford Merlot 2018Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $79.99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Waterstone Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot 2018Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $89.99Last call - only 0 left!Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Long Meadow Ranch Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $49.99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Keenan Napa Valley Merlot (375ML half-bottle) 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $24.99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Frank Family Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California4.2 6 RatingsSold Out - was $51.99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Farella Estate Merlot 2018Merlot from Coombsville, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $52.99Ships today if ordered in next 11 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Mt. Brave Merlot 2018Merlot from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $89.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Gainey Merlot 2018Merlot from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $23.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Cakebread Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California4.5 11 RatingsSold Out - was $79.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Leese-Fitch Merlot 2018Merlot from California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2018Merlot from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $399.99Last call - only 0 left!Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Keenan Napa Valley Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.9 26 RatingsSold Out - was $55.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Benziger Merlot 2018Merlot from Monterey, Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $17.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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4.0 10 RatingsSold Out - was $52.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Cupcake Vineyards Merlot 2018Merlot from Central Coast, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $9.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Oberon Merlot 2018Merlot from Napa Valley, California4.2 117 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 26 99Ships today if ordered in next 8 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2018Merlot from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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4.2 15 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Thu, Apr 25Limit 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.