Bread & Butter Wines

California Merlot

8.321 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
Jen Scarborough

Too sweet for me.

Too sweet for me.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2023
Claudia Salazar

Excellent wine, sooth and balance

Excellent wine, sooth and balance

Aug 25th, 2024
Steve C

It was ok. Initially seems unbalanced, then the next day was fairly soft and bland.

It was ok. Initially seems unbalanced, then the next day was fairly soft and bland.

Jun 20th, 2024
Josie Brown

Not for me

Not for me

May 21st, 2024
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