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

This lush and inviting Sonoma County Merlot displays enticing berry and cassis aromas, underscored by French oak-inspired notes. The layers of luxurious fruit continue on the palate, where lively acidity adds poise and structure, and silky tannins carry the wine to a long, juicy finish.

On the nose, notes of tea leaf, cherry cola and earth tones add richness and depth to the first impression of the wine. Bright cherry, red currant and ripe fig mingle with toasty herbal tones, all combining to create a silky and smooth mouthfeel. To perfectly compliment the fruit, the wine was aged in American oak for 12 months, creating firm tannins that balance the supple and lingering finish.

Aromas of black currant, black cherries and a touch of wood smoke with flavors of plums, dark berries, toasty oak and vanilla spice. In the mouth, this wine has an elegant and restrained style with nice structure and balance, soft tannins and a long finish.

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot red wine consists of intricate layers of black cherry, plum, currant, and wild berry with a subtle hint of spice. The soft, and elegant tannins of this Bordeaux varietal carry these aromas and flavors to a long, silky and lingering finish. Since 1982, Kendall-Jackson has remained relentlessly committed to producing only the finest quality wines from grapes grown in California’s cool, coastal vineyards. We carefully match climates and soil types for each grape varietal, and then guide each vineyard lot throughout the entire wine-making process. Our proprietary approach to wine-making has earned us our world-renowned reputation for wines that consistently exhibit our signature rich layers of flavor, combined with delicate balance.

This expressive Merlot delivers the goods without draining your wallet, which makes it an easy win for the wine rack. Juicy fruit flavors, intriguing baking spice notes, and a polished presentation that will definitely land the contract with your dinner. This plush pleasure is further proof that Napa Valley knows how to get Merlot done right.

Highlighting estate vineyards and top Napa Valley sites, our renown Merlot reflects the diversity of the valley’s many appellations. Blending with Cabernet Sauvignon adds notable depth and structure, as well as signature flavors of black cherry, plum and spice.

"Cabernet Sauvignon offers character, complexity, and longevity, while Merlot adds softer tannins and elegance. The wine is fruity with aromas of chocolate, black plums and vanilla. A medium body gives way to black cherry flavors, soft tannins and a pleasing finish."

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot Red Wine has intense, ripe flavors and bright acidity that pairs well with a variety of dishes. Distinctive aromas of ripe red cherry, Asian plum and cranberry, along with hints of black olive, tea leaf, baking spice and sweet oak, make this red merlot a unique dark red wine. Mocha, brown sugar and sweet oak round out the nose, while the palate brims with dark ripe cherry, Marion berry and plum flavors. Oak aging lends sweet toast and brown sugar notes to the lingering finish. This Robert Mondavi red wine is crafted with fruit from California's Central Coast vineyards, where slow ripening in the cool climate by the Pacific Ocean encourages complexity and depth of flavor. Made with phenomenal grapes, Central Coast wine is of the utmost quality and is offered by Robert Mondavi Private Selection at a more accessible price. Pair this merlot wine with rotisserie chicken, meat ravioli, wild salmon and herbed cheese. Serve cool at around 60 degrees for optimal taste.

J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot is medium-dark in color with a mature red hue. Varietal aromas of black plum and violet meld with a barrel signature of hazelnut and brown baking spices, while the generous fraction of Malbec in the blend accentuates bright fruit tones and contributes a note of hibiscus flower. Firm tannins and lively acidity cascade to a lengthy red-fruit finish. The J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot pairs deliciously with summer grilled sausages or herb-roasted chicken.

Wine Enthusiast -Napa Valley, CA- ""Rutherford Hill, a true Merlot pioneer, understands the variety like few others, and when they put their mind to it in a low-production wine like this one, they rock. This Merlot is terrific. It’s rich, soft and opulent, with ripe cherry, cassis, milk chocolate, ...""

2019 Emmolo Merlot A vibrant red, this 2019 vintage is earthy and alluring, featuring scents of ripe plums, wild berry pie, and freshly we soil. Notes of new leather, sweet cigar, sage, and a whiff of mint add intriguing layers to the nose. The palate quickly builds and expands, offering flavors of mulberry, espresso, toasted wood, and sweet spice. Tannins are extremely smooth, giving this wine a supple, soft texture. The lingering finish fills the mouth with the richness of lush fruit and Mexican chocolate, with rustic accents of cinnamon and clove.

Complex aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and mocha intertwine with subtle notes of violet and mint. This medium-bodied wine is bursting with flavors of plums, red currant and figs upfront, leading to juicy red fruit on the midpalate. The soft mid palate finishes with fine, plush tannins highlighted by a bright acidity.