California Merlot

Developed and intense fruit from this harvest has produced one of our most full-bodied merlots yet! Deep cherry fruit hits both the nose and palate upon the first sip, followed by soft hints of summer anise. Touches of pipe tobacco... Read More

Long before organic produce filled the shelves of neighborhood groceries, the dedicated team at Bonterra was committed to organic and Biodynamic farming because they passionately believe that farms teeming with biodiversity—encompassing... Read More

A beautifully balanced and approachable Merlot with expressive notes of rich plum, dark cherry and sweet baking spice. Soft and easy drinking, chocolate and sweet vanilla notes delight on the finish.

Our Merlot opens with a striking garnet flush, boasting nuances of luscious red currant and seductive licorice. Meticulous aging in both French and American oak impart provoking vanilla and fine-grained tannins that interlace... Read More

This 2020 Napa Valley Merlot has expressive aromas of fresh, crushed black cherries, black currant, blueberry compote, and violet followed by lovely hints of café au lait, dark bittersweet chocolate, a touch of wintergreen... Read More

Since the inaugural vintage of our Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine more than a quarter century ago, Decoy has taken an important place in the Duckhorn Portfolio of wines. With a reputation for delivering great quality at a remarkable... Read More

This beautifully-balanced and medium-bodied wine is made from select lots of grapes chosen from our vineyards in Sonoma. The cool climate, valley-floor vineyards produce supple, fruit-forward wine, while the mountaintop vineyard... Read More

Diamond Collection wines are made from grapes grown across California and are carefully combined to create wines perfect for all occasions – including those special just because ones.

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We rely on the depth of experience in the narrow, warm and long Dry Creek Valley to find our exceptional Merlot vineyards. Our Merlot is refined and structured. Ripe flavors of cherry, red currant, and plum blend seamlessly with... Read More

The J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot displays varietal aromas of black plum, black currant, and violet along with a light barrel signature of baking spices and toasted pastry. Malbec in the blend contributes notes of pomegranate... Read More

Josh Cellars Merlot is soft and inviting with balanced flavors of blueberry, raspberry, and milk chocolate and scents of fragrant violets and vanilla.

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.... Read More

Markham Estate Vineyards provide the backbone to this Napa Valley Merlot. With Oak Knoll's Little Cannon weighing in with a distinct sour cherry character while Yountville's Hopper House and Guardian vineyards add classic... Read More

Smoke and sage aromas meld with cherry and wood-smoke flavors to make a savory combination in this medium- to full-bodied wine. It shows good balance and light tannins, making it a great choice for drinking with protein-rich foods.... Read More

Cue the band, light the grill and pop the cork on a bottle of our Merlot. From grunge angst to easy pop, from laid-back reggae to big-band swing, this wine goes with all your favorite tunes, not to mention your favorite foods.... Read More

The 181 Merlot clone traces its origins to Pomerol in Bordeaux, where it was valued due to its suitability to the red clay soils of the region. 181 Merlot is a lavish expression of classic Bordeaux-style Merlot, bursting with... Read More

Alluring aromas of baked plums and delicate floral notes of Violet. In the glass, this plush Merlot offers flavors of raspberry, plum and Bing cherries with hints of earthiness. This is a well-structured wine with fine-grained... Read More

Bright aromas and flavors of smooth cherry, plum and strawberry with hints of cedar, black olive and spice—supported by a supple texture with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. These qualities come from choice Central... Read More

The Sonoma County Merlot is lush with notes of blackberry, fig compote and cassis. Medium bodied with soft tannins, this wine boasts toasty oak and spice on the mid-palate punctuated by a full and lively finish. These luscious... Read More

Nestled high on a hill, Rutherford Hill Winery commands a spectacular view overlooking the Rutherford bench of Napa Valley. It is from a handful of the most select Napa vineyards that Rutherford Hill continues its tradition of... Read More