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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Gann Family Vineyards
133 4th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
United States
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Stonestreet Winery
7111 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Hawkes Winery
6738 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 94448
United States
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Robert Young Estate Winery
5102 Red Winery Road
Geyserville, CA 95441
United States
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Medlock Ames Tasting Room and AV Bar
3487 Alexander Valley Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Jackson Family Wines
425 Aviation Boulevard
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
United States
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Meeker Vineyard
1408 Corporate Center Pkwy
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
United States
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La Nebbia Winery
12341 San Mateo Rd
Hwy 92
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
United States
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Mutt Lynch Winery
9050 Windsor Road
Windsor, CA 95492
United States
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Clos du Bois
19410 Geyserville Ave
Geyserville, CA 95441
United States
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Rodney Strong Vineyards
11455 Old Redwood Highway
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Williamson Wines
18 Matheson Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Selby Winery
215 Center Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Thumbprint Cellars
102 Matheson Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Murphy-Goode Winery
241 Healdsburg Ave
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Praxis Cellars
21023 Geyserville Avenue
Geyserville, CA 95441
United States
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Kendall-Jackson
5007 Fulton Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
United States
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Murphy-Goode
425 Aviaton Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
United States
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Toad Hollow Vineyards
4024 Westside Rd
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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BobDog Wines
31955 Pine Mountain Road
Cloverdale, CA 95425
United States
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A. Rafanelli Winery
4685 W. Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Asti Winery
26150 Asti Road
Cloverdale, CA 95425
United States
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Yoakim Bridge Vineyards and Winery
7209 Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate
4155 Wine Creek Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
8761 Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
United States
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West Wind Wines
333 Willow Rd. Box 511
Nicasio, CA 94946
United States
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Frey Vineyards
14000 Tomki Road
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
United States
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Fetzer Vineyards
12901 Old River Road
Hopland, CA 95449
United States
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Milano Family Winery
14594 U.S. 101
Hopland, CA 95449
United States
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Ray's Station
13275 U.S. 101
Hopland, CA 95449
United States