Bread & Butter Wines

California Merlot

8.612 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
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
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 a year ago

Ron had this a year ago

Jul 16th, 2023
Mike Leapley Jr.

Mike had this 2 years ago

Mike had this 2 years ago

Nov 22nd, 2022
Evan Pasquali

Evan had this 3 years ago

Evan had this 3 years ago

Mar 27th, 2022
Mike Leapley Jr.

Mike had this 3 years ago

Mike had this 3 years ago

Mar 12th, 2022