Our 2006 Sonoma County Merlot is supple and full-bodied with velvety texture and rich flavor. Aromas evoke connotations of dark fruit and pepper. Robust flavors of currant, black raspberry, anise and ripe plum linger on the palate.
Ripe plum and currant flavors are immediately evident in the aromas and flavors of the merlot. a sweet , toasty note of oak rounds out the blend and gives the wine a nice body and mouthfeel.
To achieve the perfect color in their White Merlot, Beringer's winemaking team gently de-stems and presses the Merlot grapes, leaving the red skins in contact with the juice for approximately three hours. As soon as the desired... Read More
Concentrated and full-bodied, the 2008 Merlot is a study in contrasts. Subtle and silky, yet bright and intense, this deep red wine is multifaceted. Dark plum fruit greets the nose, while the brighter fruit of summer cherry dazzles... Read More
Our Merlot is medium-bodied with a hint of oak and flavors of cherries and plums. It is rich in the mouth and ends in a soft fruit filled finish. Food Pairings: Enjoy this wine with barbequed chicken and ribs or Caesar salad topped... Read More
The fruit for our Classic Sonoma County Merlot comes from vineyards in Sonoma County's Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Extended maceration enhances color, flavor and mouthfeel, and aging for 18 months in 60-gallon oak barrels... Read More
Cupcake Vineyards work hard to craft the richest, smoothest and elegantly-textured wines. This full-bodied yet smooth Merlot displays supple tannins with flavors of red cherries that evolve into decadent levels of cocoa and espresso... Read More
What was once the most popular red on the shelf has taken a major PR hit in recent years. When the wine world turned its back on Merlot, winemaker Beth Liston was inspired to prove just what this flavor-packed Dark Horse is capable... Read More
Estancia’s winemakers strive to combine the best of both worlds: a state-of-the art winemaking facility, and a traditional, hands-on approach to each grape we produce. In the end, this combination allows us to deliver the hand-crafted... Read More
"With Merlot the objective is to create a wine that has structure and complexity, but soft, smooth tannins. We find that sourcing fruit from several different appellations works best to give us a Merlot that exudes multiple layers... Read More
Rex Goliath Winery really loves this wine. Soft, supple, and complex. There is a certain elegance to this wine that fits their vision of the perfect Merlot: Pretty and seductive with a decidedly spicy nose of black cherry, cassis... Read More
"Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot has a mature red color with a raspberry hue. Black cherry and pomegranate aromas are accentuated by the high fraction of Malbec in this year’s blend. The toasty oak signature is reminiscent... Read More
Our Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot is made with grapes predominantly from California's Monterey County appellation. There, the vineyards enjoy a nightly blanket of cool Pacific Ocean fog, excellent soils and a long... Read More
The Sterling Vintner’s Collection Merlot boasts vivid aromas of fresh mixedberry jam, red cherry, milk chocolate and baked spice. The wine is round and with good weight and generous flavors of blackberry bramble, sweet toasted... Read More