Merlot

TASTING NOTES: This round, structured Merlot is packed with rich flavors and aromas of blackberry, plum, cherry and mocha. Balanced in style, the wine is soft, approachable and food friendly. TA: 0.53 g/100 mLPH: 3.76ALCOHOL: 14.5%

Reward your passion for intense, exotic flavors with this garnet-colored, semi-sweet, light red wine. Succulent blackberry and ripe currant flavors round out this rich, fruity Merlot. - Winery

ABOUT THE WINE: Our 2019 Apothic Merlot reveals depths of black cherry, boysenberry and wild blueberries with subtle hints of vanilla and coconut. To add dimension to the wine, we added a touch of a unique grape called Teroldego , which marries well with the Merlot to create plush tannins and a long, lasting finish. ALCHEMIST NOTES: Most of the fruit for this Merlot was sourced from Lodi, with some originating from a vineyard near Brentwood. We selected Merlot grapes for their dark fruit...

Notes: Broad complex aromas of blueberry, blackberry, black plum with a nice hint of coffee and dark chocolate lead to a nicely structured palate. Fresh red fruits balanced with Bing cherry and red currant linger nicely alongside a hint of rose, vanilla and a nice minerality that is balanced with medium dusty tannins and a touch of acidity. No sulfites added. Made with 100% USDA Organic wine. Gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

Fruit forward notes of red cherries, blackberry, and French oak notes of spice and vanilla. The Merlot is medium-bodied and finishes with moderate tannins. Pairs well with grilled lamb chops or roasted poultry. - Winery

The Beringer Founders’ Estate Merlot is approachable and delicious. Hints of plum and brown spice on the nose compliment the boysenberry, blackberry and blueberry finish on the palate. It’s well-balanced, soft tannins make this wine a perfect accompaniment to a variety of foods, such as grilled meats or hearty vegetable dishes. - Winery

Our Winemaker’s Select Merlot presents aromas of violets and bright raspberries with assorted flavors of plum, cherry, and bold blackberry that delight the palate. Texturally complex with a round middle and a long finish, the Winemaker’s Select Merlot is a fantastic food pairing wine. Try spiced lamb chops, pasta salad, and roasted chicken. - Winery

WINEMAKING NOTES: Thirteen months aging in American oak imparts subtle accents of vanilla and baking spices, while maintaining fruit vibrancy. TASTING NOTES: This richly hued garnet beauty opens with notes of creme brûlée, Bing cherries, sassafras, and hints of pipe tobacco. A soft, smooth entry gives way to a plush, velvety middle and full mouthfeel. FOOD PAIRINGS: This versatile wine pairs well with a variety of foods like margherita pizza, aged white cheddar and duck breast with a raspberry...

Vineyards: At Cakebread Cellars we take great pride in our collection of estate vineyards throughout the Napa Valley. This wide array of vineyard sites results in beautiful, layered wines like the 2017 Merlot. These diverse vineyard sites range from the Suscol Springs Ranch in the cooler southeastern corner of the Napa Valley, to the nutrient-rich valley floor in Rutherford, and all the way up to warmer Calistoga, at the very northern end of the region. Suscol Springs, a rocky, well-drained...

THE WINE: Our 2019 Napa Valley Merlot has expressive aromas of baked cherry and blueberry followed by lovely hints of ground coffee, cream soda and charred rosemary. This medium-bodied wine delights with flavors of baked cherry, cola and brown sugar accented with hints of cinnamon and toasted caramel across the long soft finish. THE VINTAGE: The 2019 vintage was best characterized as a steady, even growing season, where our vineyard managers had the luxury of letting each estate’s crop...

VINEYARDS: Andrews & Rowell: Located in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation of the Columbia Valley, this unique site is early to harvest, with ripe, intense dark fruit characteristics and tannins on the softer end of the spectrum. Upland: Located in the Snipes Mountain AVA of the Columbia Valley, very close to Yakima. The vineyard soil is complex, with large cobblestones deposited by an ancient flow of the Columbia River and windblown silt, sand, and clay. All of this combines to produce wine...

Notes:Chateau Souverain Merlot opens with dark red fruit aromas reminiscent of black cherry, plum, and fresh blueberries complemented by hints of brown spice and baking chocolate. This Merlot finishes with soft acidity and a fruit-driven balance that gives the wine a polished sense of elegance. Titratable Acidity: 0.61g/100mlResidual Sugar: 0.26g/100mlpH: 3.65Alcohol: 14.3%

TASTING NOTES: Specially selected and carefully aged, this premier Merlot captures the intense energy of arid vineyards, resulting in velvety blackberry and vanilla flavors. VINTAGE NOTES: 2018 was another stellar growing season and vintage in Washington. Warm spring temperatures were followed by mild conditions throughout the growing season allowing for extended hang time and flavor development. Cool temperatures at nights helped maintain crisp natural acidity. VINEYARD NOTES: This Merlot is...

VINTAGE NOTES: 2018 was another stellar growing season and vintage in Washington. Warm spring temperatures were followed by mild conditions throughout the growing season allowing for extended hang time and flavor development. Warm fall days allowed for full ripeness and color, while cool Washington nights helped maintain crisp natural acidity. VINEYARD NOTES: Warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes...

Notes: Our Merlot is silky and rich with aromas of plum, blackberry jam and dark chocolate. With flavors of cherries and pecan pie, the medium-bodied wine has a soft finish that never disappoints. Our family winery has hand-crafted fine wines for four generations. We harvest grapes at their peak of ripeness from our 1850 acres and prime California vineyards creating wines to be enjoyed every day – whatever the occasion. Alcohol: 13.4%pH: 3.70TA: 0.59g/100mlRS: 0.56g/100ml ...

TASTING NOTES:This medium-bodied Merlot delivers aromas of spice and blackberry with the perfect balance of earth, cocoa and ripe cherry notes on the palate. The complex flavors are followed by a smooth, velvety finish. - Juan Muñoz Oca, WinemakerGROWING SEASON:* The 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record in Washington.* Warm temperatures continued through the spring and summer, moderating slightly into fall and extending an early harvest.* Overall, 2015 saw very...

Inexpensive California wines are often not much more than glorified fruit juice. Crosby proves that does not have to be the case. With dark chocolate and red fruits on the palate, Crosby delivers what Merlot drinkers expect from this grape. But its bold tannins and balancing acidity take it a step further. It becomes a serious wine. Enjoy. - Winery

Vintage Notes: Frost during budbreak and rain during bloom presented some challenges in 2019 and cut back the crop by as much as 35%. This allowed the vine to concentrate its efforts on fewer grapes resulting in very good concentration and structure. Winemaker Notes: Grapes were brought into the winery early in October, while the Petit Verdot came in early in November. All fermented in tank and finished in a collection of one year old and neutral barrels. The final blend went together right...

2019 CALIFORNIA MERLOT: Established more than 30 years ago by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. This California Merlot showcases the elegance of Merlot and highlights the bold fruit flavors. Reflecting the character of each growing season and the diversity of our vineyard sources, Decoy has established itself as a wine of distinction. From vine to bottle, we craft our wines to the highest standards, only using grapes from exceptional vineyards. VINTAGE...

Grape Variety:  100% MerlotType of wine:  Dry RedTasting notes:  Fragrant, classy and polished ripe fruit. Notes of blackberries and blackcurrants. It is concentrated and dense, but not heavy-handed. Spicy, complex with a long and fruity aftertaste.Technical information:   Hand harvest, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, maceration for 16-20 days.Malolactique fermentation in both oak barrels( 50%) and stainless steel tanks ( 50%).Evolution in French oak...

Our Merlot shows the qualities that have made this grape variety a favorite.  With aromas of ripe plums, fennel and smoky oak notes.  This vintage of Merlot has a mouthfeel of black pepper and a robust fruity finish. - Winery

VINTAGE NOTES: 2019 brought another exceptional vintage to Napa Valley, resulting in wines with alluring polish and poise! The season began with a wet winter followed by a mild spring. While this led to a slightly later-than-normal start to the season, ideal summer weather with no significant heat spikes ensured ideal flavor development, yielding complex and vibrant whites, and refined reds with elegant tannins, enticing aromatics and beautiful fruit flavors. WINEMAKING NOTES: From its...

Notes: Grapes for this wine were sourced from Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll district, which includes two family vineyards. The area’s cooler weather, along with crop thinning and gravelly light soil, creates ideal conditions for producing a rich, distinctive Merlot. This wine is lush and supple on the palate, with expansive, dark berry flavors, a fresh earthiness and smooth, leathery tannins.

This ruby colored Merlot has raspberry jam aromas with a subtle hint of spice. Layers of vanilla, plum and fig are revealed that linger ever so slightly on the palate. - Natale Gagliardo, WinemakerSuggested Food Pairings:This wine pairs well with roasted rack of lamb and roasted potatoes.  Creamy cheeses pair well with Merlot that can be enjoyed on any occasion.

WINEMAKER NOTES: Our Napa Valley Merlot is a perennial favorite at Flora Springs, an approachable wine with an easy-going texture that just hits all the pleasure buttons. The 2017 vintage draws on estate fruit from our sustainably-farmed vineyards in Oakville, St. Helena and Rutherford, properties we have owned and farmed for decades. This 100% Merlot spent 20 months in mostly French oak barrels and delivers flavors of ripe blueberries and cherry liqueur layered with luscious notes of vanilla...

Tasting Notes: Dramatic style, vibrant packaging and fruit-forward, smooth wines are the signatures of Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection. Our Diamond Collection Merlot has fragrant notes of plums, currants, and anise with lively flavors of blueberry pie, cherries and toasted oak.

Wine Profile: Red ruby color, our merlot expresses red and blue fruits, composed of dried cherries, ripe strawberry, blue berry cobbler, fruit cake, red raspberry jam, and plum. A very pleasant complexity includes baking spice, leather, milk chocolate and arugula. The spicy oak is very well integrated. Entry and finish are very smooth, with fruit resembling cherry and plum nuances. This merlot has a good overall balance of fruit, body, and tannin, with a long fruitful finish. Vineyard:Bosché...

Notes: Our 2020 Merlot is velvety and smooth with supple flavors of cassis, pepper, and vanilla. A great complement to wild mushroom dishes, blue-veined cheeses, or your favorite chocolate. Pair with linguine with lemon-herb gremolata, blue-veined cheeses, or your favorite chocolate. Alcohol: 14.0% by volume.Total sulfite, naturally occurring: TTB analysis, <5ppm.

Notes: Extravagant plum fruit aromas enriched by the lush flavors that Merlot is famous for. Grown in cool clay soils, this wine shows why some of the rarest wines in the world start with Merlot.

Notes: The 2018 Grayson Merlot is sumptuous and rich with a beautiful purple garnet color. The aromas show rich complexity of black cherry preserves, currant and white chocolate. This is a magnificently decadent Merlot that finishes with soft tannins, dark fruits and elaborate oak.

WINEMAKING NOTES: The grapes for this wine were grown in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County in the specific Ste. Philippe vineyards. The sandy soils of Ste. Philippe present ideal conditions for growing Merlot. The soil color, structure and high winds on the valley floor allow the grapes to develop intense red fruit flavors and a deep color. We age our Merlot in French oak barrels which enhances mouthfeel and contributes dark chocolate and vanilla flavors. TASTING NOTES: This wine...

J. Lohr Merlot Los Osos 2019: The 2019 J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot is medium-dark in color with a ruby hue. Varietal aromas of black plum, black currant, and violet are elevated by a light barrel signature of baking spices and toasted pastry. 14% Malbec in the blend contributes aromatic notes of pomegranate and hibiscus flower while bringing juiciness to the palate.—Brenden Wood, red winemaker & Steve Peck, director of winemaking VINTAGE: Rainfall totals were higher than average in 2019....

Estate: Jerusalem’s wine scene has something to satisfy everyone’s tastes. Wine has been produced on the hills of Jerusalem for thousands of years, making locals experts in the craft. The Jerusalem Gold Winery offers a range of impressive wines for all occasions and budgets, to suit those new to wine and those with sophisticated palates.

STYLE:The bouquet of this Merlot is complex with violets, sweet plums, rosemary, and vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine is velvety and soft in texture, with flavors of juicy plums, blackberries, and Bing cherries, and a long cocoa powder finish and fine tannins.WINEMAKING:Handpicked at the peak of flavor development, the 2013 Merlot was crushed and cold soaked for 24 hours. The must was punched down daily to maximize flavor extraction, followed by a 7-10 day extended maceration.SOURCING:Prem...

Tasting Notes: Intricate layers of black cherry, plum, currant, and wild berry mingle with a hint of spice. The soft, delicate, elegant tannins of this Bordeaux varietal carry these aromas and flavors to a long, silky and lingering finish. Composition:98% Merlot1% Cabernet Sauvignon0.5% Cabernet Franc0.5% Petit VerdotAged: 21 months in 76% French oak (15% new) and 24% American oak (4% new)T.A.: 0.55g/100mLpH: 3.57Alcohol: 14.5% ...

TASTING NOTES: Leese-Fitch Merlot showcases aromas of dark cherry and raspberry fruit with hints of toasted coconut, oregano, and crushed cardamom. The palate starts with dried blueberry and then erupts into cherry and raspberry preserves fruit flavors. The mid palate has good depth and structure with mouth-filling soft tannins. Finally, brambly fruit, fig newton, and toasty French oak notes show on a lingering finish. FOOD PAIRINGS: This Merlot pairs well with a portobello mushroom burger...

The LINDEMANS Bin 40 Merlot begins with red and black berry aromas, with hints of chocolate, spice and earthiness. Delicious red berry flavors are supported by darker, earthier tones in this medium-bodied, elegant wine. Oak maturation adds a creamy, almost nutty complexity to the long soft finish. - Winery

Bright red color. Fleshy ripe strawberries and juicy blueberries entice the palate into a meandering river of black fruits and spice. The palate is soft and stylish with wonderfully ripe seet fruit, leading to a full-flavored sweet persistent finish.Will complement hard cheeses, BBQ tri-tip and Asian cuisine. - Winery

Deep rich, youthful, purple hues are evidenced in the glass with aromas that have pleasing intensity. Hints of cassis, raspberry, spice, and rhubarb are well integrated in the nose. From entry to finish this wine has an even, alluring presence on the palate with a nicely balanced medium body. The flavors follow the aromas with added nuances of red currants and oak nicely integrated with the vinous fruit and a moderately lingering finish augmented by a touch of chili pepper. - Winery** Only 1...

Winemaker Notes from Bob Pepi: This wine immediately impresses upon pouring in the glass with its deep garnet color. There is a beautiful intensity and complexity of aromas that suggest a wonderful integration of a judicious amount of new oak that provides some nice spicy undertones to the rich dark fruit; with notes of mature plums, berries and cassis. Flavors follow with big bold structure and solid weight on the palate that is balanced and that linger nicely on the palate and the rich...

Wine Confession: We vow to make a grand impression. We’ll seduce your senses with a voluptuous Merlot like no other. You’ll be wooed by the way our ripe blueberries and juicy black plums flirt endlessly with dark cocoa, while the thrill of vanilla and our smooth, chocolaty finish gives you a plush, sensual tasting experience that’s pure luxury. Let us astonish you with the Lavish life. - Winery

VINEYARDS: Grapes for the 2018 Napa Cellars Merlot are sourced from vineyards mainly from the mid-southern parts of Napa Valley, including Oak Knoll, along with a small portion from St. Helena and Carneros. These regions are ideal for cultivating Merlot grapes with moderate to cool climates that support a extended growing season, resulting in elegant, intricate, complex and balanced wine. HARVEST: The 2018 growing season offered superlative growing conditions with abundant rain at the...

Story:No doubt that Merlot was the wine of the 90s. Unbelieveably smooth and in vogue, people were hypnotized by its good vibrations. Then one wannabe actor dissed it and suddenly a while new world appeared where everybody was too sexy for Merlot. Shot down in a blaze of glory. I guess that's the way love goes. But, hold on, we're bringing it back!Taste:A mild blend of red plums, currants and cedar aromas with a touch of earthy goodness. The wine is medium to full-bodied and impeccably...

181 is classic Bordeaux-style Merlot, elegantly opening with aromas of black cherry, vanilla and toasty spice. Fresh fruit flavors of currant and cherry mingle gently with spicy cedar and vanilla. 181 Merlot is supple in texture, full bodied, long and well-balanced on the palate, with a lingering finish. With balanced tannins and acidity, it is the perfect companion to pasta with sausage and roasted peppers or a pan seared steak with mushrooms and parsley. - Winery

Tasting Notes: Medium-bodied, fruit forward, with an herbaceous finish. True flavors of the vineyard and vintage shine through. This wine is versatile. Food Pairing: Enjoy this wine with fresh California cuisine from garden pizzas to pasta salads, or medium-bodied cheeses like Parmesan and Gouda, sausages, and berry desserts.

We really love this wine. Soft, supple, and complex. There is a certain elegance to this wine that fits our vision of the perfect Merlot: Pretty and seductive with a decidedly spicy nose of black cherry, cassis and cedar. Very ripe and round, almost like a Jolly Rancher candy. Mouth-filling flavors of plums, cherries and wild red berries dominate from start to finish. Good seam of acidity paired with soft tannins make this a wonderful wine for game fowl such as pheasant or duck. Try a nicely...

This elegant and refined Bordeaux-style Merlot has a rich aroma, with highlights of cherry, chocolate and anise. An abundance of black fruit and spice are backed by balanced structure with silky tannins for a persistent finish.Style: Full-bodied, Firm, BalancedFlavor: Anise, Cherry, Cocoa, Plum, CloveAging: 16 months in French oak barrelsAlcohol: 14.5%

Santa Ema Reserve Merlot is a deep red in color. The unmistakable notes of chocolate and vanilla appear along with red fruits and roasted coffee. The palate is silky and has tremendous structure, with nicely rounded ripe tannins. The perfect companion to meats, stews, pastas, and cheeses. - WineryColor: Deep violet ruby-red.Aroma: Very fruity wine with spices aromas of plums, blackberries, and accompanied by intense notes of caramel, chocolate, and vanilla.Palate: Soft, ripe tannins lend good...