wineofthemonth United States Merlot

The inspiration for 14 Hands wines recalls a time when wild mustangs once freely roamed the hills of eastern Washington State. These small horses, measuring a scant 14 hands high - a “hand” being equivalent to a man’s... Read More

The perfect combo of cherry, boysenberry, plum and chocolate flavors. Raised right, it's well rounded with mild tannins.

The perfect combo of cherry, boysenberry, plum and chocolate flavors. Raised right, it's well rounded with mild tannins.

Fruit forward notes of red cherries, blackberry, and French oak notes of spice and vanilla. The Merlot is medium-bodied and finishes with moderate tannins. Pairs well with grilled lamb chops or roasted poultry.

Beringer Founders’ Estate Merlot was chosen from vineyards in the Central Coast, North Coast, as well as Lodi and the California Delta. The California coast offers grapes that are cooled by maritime influence, while the... Read More

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

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

When Hollywood’s surprise hit Sideways suddenly spawned anti-Merlot sentiments everywhere, Charles set out to rebuff the movie’s unflattering depiction of this great varietal. One sip of this bold, sultry creation... Read More

We craft this wine to be our complex yet approachable Merlot. The wine offers aromas of black cherry, leather and spice with layers of rich dark red fruit and cola flavors. I think of this inviting wine as a great everyday red.... Read More

The Indian Wells Merlot offers ripe berry fruit aromas and jammy flavors typical of Wahluke Slope reds. This is a full bodied style of warm climate Merlot with a round, supple finish. We added Wahluke Slope syrah to enhance the... Read More

The fruit for our 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 adds softness and a subtle... Read More

Cupcake Merlot is a full-bodied yet smooth merlot displaying supple tannins. This is a softer, silkier Merlot with a good balance of oak and fruit. It starts with flavors of red cherries that evolve into decadent flavors of cocoa... Read More

From its plush, refined tannins to its rustic undertones, this alluring Merlot offers juicy layers of black cherry, raspberry and plum. On the palate, the flavors are pure and polished, with a mouth-coating texture that carries... Read More

This demonstrates how a $20 wine can be complex and interesting, and how Merlot can be the star of the show. Find layered aromas and flavors of roses, red and black cherry, cinnamon spice, fresh fennel, star anise and cedar wood... Read More

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

The concentration and flavor... Read More