Merlot Wines
Merlot Wine
Merlot is the only grape varietal in Bordeaux that can compete with Cabernet Sauvignon when it comes to influence and the amount planted each year. Taking its name from the French word for a blackbird, Merlot is a versatile wine when it comes to social scenarios and food pairings. This versatility also earns it a spot in various blended wines, further solidifying Merlot as a staple in French winemaking.Merlot wines offer a massive collage of flavors to indulge in, depending on which bottle you end up purchasing. From the sensual plums and blackberries to the earthy graphite and cedar undertones, all the way to the inclusion of cocoa in some blends, Merlot wines always have an ace up their sleeve that will surprise you and urge you to experiment even further. As Robert Parker declares in his book, “great wines have the ability to both satisfy the senses and challenge the intellect.” You can drink from the same bottle multiple times and discover something new each time, leaving you to think about what kind of masterful technique made such an achievement possible.
The relatively high alcohol content (hovering between 13% and 14.5%, depending on region) and incredible flavor cement this wine as a staple alongside many different dishes, and enable its presence at almost any kind of social event. Even if you don’t plan on storing it for a longer period, Merlot wine is a great option if you just want a satisfying drink.
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1988 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto98DECThe vines were five years old in 1988, the age at which the plants usually begin to show a natural balance and announce their sense of place. This is the official second year for M..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,660.00 -
1992 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto93WSTop 100 Wines of 1995* Better than the 1990 or '91 Masseto. Deep and profound Merlot exhibiting intense berry, mint and cassis aromas and flavors. Full-bodied but very elegant and ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,110.00 -
1993 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto95AGThe real surprise in this flight, the 1993 Masseto comes out of nowhere. Explosive and remarkably deep for a wine of its age, the 1993 is vibrant and so expressive. Hints of leathe..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $870.00 -
1996 Pahlmeyer Merlot97RPThe 1996 Merlot (3,000 cases) is a worthy rival. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, this blend of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc tips the scales at a heady 14.6% alcohol. Could it b..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $249.00 -
1997 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto98JSThis is the first legendary Masseto. It shows a tangy and exciting character on the palate with dried berry and strawberry character. Fabulous and energetic acidity with firm tanni..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,175.00 -
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1999 Le Macchiole Merlot Messorio98RPThe awesome, saturated purple-colored 1999 Messorio is a 100% Merlot aged 18 months in French oak prior to being bottled without filtration. The alcohol is a lofty 14.6% and the dr..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $415.00 -
1999 Pahlmeyer Merlot94WSA mouthful of wine that packs in lots of rich, deep, plush and concentrated flavors, with tiers of currant, blackberry, raspberry and wild berry fruit. Well-integrated tannins smoo..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $175.00 -
2001 Le Macchiole Merlot Messorio96AGThe 2001 Messorio is virtually impossible to fully appreciate in this setting because it is so many years away from maturity. The fruit is breathtaking in its beauty but remains qu..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $315.00 -
2001 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto100DECDense garnet in colour, this vintage of Masseto is restrained with a lavish elegance on the nose, displaying mint, milk, wild fennel (typical along the roads in Bolgheri), leather ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,715.00 -
2004 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto100AGThe 2004 Masseto, one of my personal favorites, is positively stellar. I have always adored the 2004 for its silky tannins, stunning aromatic presence and total finesse, all of whi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $3,249.00 -
2005 Falesco Montiano92WSVery pretty mineral, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with ultrafine tannins and a gorgeous finish. Merlot. Best from 2008 thr..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $74.95 -
2007 Le Macchiole Merlot Messorio99WEHere's a “wow” wine you won't easily forget. Messorio is all Merlot, and happily delivers the softness, richness and overall opulence that we love in this noble grape v..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $285.00 -
2015 Chateau Carignan Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux 'Prima'93JSBlackcurrants, chocolate and violets follow through to a full body, round and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Beautiful merlot from old vines. Needs two or three years to sof..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $22.99 -
2016 Silverado Merlot St. George Vineyard92W&SMerlot thrives in the cool benchlands of Coombsville, tucked against the hills just east of the town of Napa. Silverado’s estate vineyard consistently produces a quietly rich..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $36.99 -
2018 Chateau Sergant93VMThe 2018 Sergant, which impressed from barrel, has a captivating bouquet of precise black cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal aromas that waft from the glass. The palate is well..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $23.95 -
2018 Trefethen Family Vineyards Merlot Oak Knoll District92DECSweet American oak spice, vanilla, savoury notes, and a lovely delicate floral charm. A ripe tannin finish with a chocolately finish.Decanter | 92 DECLovely balance and firmness to..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $32.99 -
2019 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi99AGThe 2019 Siepi continues a trend towards greater finesse and nuance in this wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, spice, licorice and plum meld together effortlessly in the glass..." Learn MoreAs low as $99.99