Merlot is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety, that is used both as a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape. Its versatility and soft, plush texture have made it one of the most popular grape varieties in the world.
Merlot wines tend to feature rich flavors of ripe plum, black cherry, and herbs, often combined with notes of tobacco and spice due to aging in oak barrels. These wines typically have medium acidity and tannins, which contribute to their smooth, approachable character. Many Merlot wines have a round, full-bodied profile with a velvety mouthfeel.
The Merlot grape is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine regions. Merlot is also one of the most popular red wine varietals in many markets. This flexibility has helped to maintain its popularity, even as the taste for other red wine varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has grown.
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Summers Estate Wines
33 Harlow Court
Napa, CA 94558
United States
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Kenwood Vineyards and Winery
9592 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, CA 95452
United States
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Schugs Carneros Estate Winery
602 Bonneau Road
Sonoma, CA 95476
United States
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Robledo Family Winery
21901 Bonness Road
Sonoma, CA 95476
United States
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Deerfield Ranch Winery
10200 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, CA 95452
United States
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Eric Ross Winery
14300 Arnold Dr
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
United States
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Chateau Julien Wine Estate
8940 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
United States
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Chateau St. Jean
8555 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, CA 95452
United States
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Bennett Lane Winery
3340 Highway 128
Calistoga, CA 94515
United States
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St. Anne’s Crossing Winery
8450 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, CA 95452
United States
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La Honda Winery
2645 Fair Oaks Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063
United States
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Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch Road
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
United States
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St. Francis Winery and Vineyards
100 Pythian Road at Hwy 12
Santa Rosa, CA 05409
United States
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Ceago Vinegarden
5115 East Highway 20
Nice, CA 95464
United States
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Ledson Winery and Vineyards
7335 HIGHWAY 12
Kenwood, CA 95409
United States
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Treasure Island Wines
995 9th St #201
San Francisco, CA 94130
United States
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MJA Vineyards - By the Sea
328-A Ingalls Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
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Thomas Fogarty Winery
19501 Skyline Blvd
Woodside, CA 94062
United States
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Matanzas Creek Winery
6097 Bennett Valley Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
United States
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24 W Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
United States
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Wildhurst Vineyards
3495 Benson Lane
Kelseyville, CA 95451
United States
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Pepe's Vino Napoli "Wine Bar"
Corner of Dolores St. and 7th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
United States
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Wattle Creek Tasting Room in San Francisco
900 North Point St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
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Field Stone Winery and Vineyard
10075 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Hanna Winery and Vineyards
9280 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Bell Hill Vineyards
125 Park St
Lakeport, CA 95453
United States
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Verite Winery
4611 Thomas Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Alexander Valley Vineyards
8644 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Trecini Winery
684 7th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
United States
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Corte Riva Vineyards
1724 Alan Drive
Penngrove, CA 94951
United States