Bread & Butter Wines

California Merlot

8.416 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This medium-dark Merlot smells delicious. It’s labeled as a California Merlot, with no further indication of where the grapes were grown. Rich plum and classic aromas mingle with a bit of smoke and a bit of chocolate. The palate is velvety and lush, with dark fruit, mocha and a minty finish. The tannins are unobtrusive, yet they worked just fine with our Thanksgiving … steak. Drink what you like, eat what you like.

This medium-dark Merlot smells delicious. It’s labeled as a California Merlot, with no further indication of where the grapes were grown. Rich plum and classic aromas mingle with a bit of smoke and a bit of chocolate. The palate is velvety and lush, with dark fruit, mocha and a minty finish. The tannins are unobtrusive, yet they worked just fine with our Thanksgiving … steak. Drink what you like, eat what you like.

Nov 24th, 2021
Ryan Gibson

Alcohol flavor comes through too strong. Harsh flavor.

Alcohol flavor comes through too strong. Harsh flavor.

Feb 13th, 2024
Alison Miller

A great affordable wine!

A great affordable wine!

Jan 7th, 2024
Bhuvana Husain

This Merlot was okay - sweeter than I expected, and not much body. I probably wouldn’t get it again.

This Merlot was okay - sweeter than I expected, and not much body. I probably wouldn’t get it again.

Mar 21st, 2023
Andrew

$20

$20

Feb 18th, 2023
Mike Sequeira

Medium bodied, notes of black cherry and plum. Very low acidity and low in Tanin for a merlot.

Medium bodied, notes of black cherry and plum. Very low acidity and low in Tanin for a merlot.

Dec 31st, 2022
Sean Sims

Smells great, fruity but nothing else right out of the bottle. Deep rich color, more red than purple. The taste is better than expected. I would grab a few bottles of this for thanksgiving.

Smells great, fruity but nothing else right out of the bottle. Deep rich color, more red than purple. The taste is better than expected. I would grab a few bottles of this for thanksgiving.

Nov 6th, 2022
Marty

Bright and a little spicy. Good after being open for two days too

Bright and a little spicy. Good after being open for two days too

Apr 25th, 2022
Samantha Hargrove

Check out what Randy Fuller says about this because he’s spot on and better at verbalizing than I am. Cheers!

Check out what Randy Fuller says about this because he’s spot on and better at verbalizing than I am. Cheers!

Dec 19th, 2021
Ron Nol

Ron had this 10 months ago

Ron had this 10 months ago

Jul 16th, 2023