Merlot

Our 2018 Dark Horse Merlot is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe dark cherries and rich blackberries. Aromas of blue violet, toasted oak, mocha and brown spice rise out of the glass and lead to a long, plush finish. The grapes for this wine were selected from premier California vineyards by our Winemaker Beth Liston. In 2018, colder winter temperatures delayed budbreak about two weeks. In the spring, mild weather prolonged bloom time. For the first time in five years, harvest started in August instead of July. The red berries were harvested into November, marking an extended hang time that produced concentrated flavor and saturated color.

The Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve Dry Creek Valley Merlot offers a rich, approachable style with ripe fruit notes and full-bodied structure. Layers of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry and plum are accented by hints of cedar, clove and black pepper on the blanced palate. Barrel aging imparts notes of toasted vanilla and mocha on the supple finish.

Rich with dark fruits and carries just a whisper of oak. Full-bodied, it’s up for just about anything, from pork to poultry to pasta.

Our Mirassou California Merlot displays jammy dark fruit notes of blackberry, black cherry and hints of raspberry. Soft layers of vanilla and sweet aromatics compliment soft tannins for a full and plush mouthfeel.

Sourced from some of the very best vineyards in Sonoma Valley including Rancho Salina, Barricia, and Bedrock vineyards. A "No wimpy Merlot" with rich scents of black cherry, plum, vanilla, and dark chocolate. A very well-rounded wine with accentuated balanced flavors of plum, vanilla and cherry-spice. Mature, yet yielding, tannins lend a long and lingering finish.

Red Rock Reserve Merlot opens with aromas of caramelized sugar and vanilla backed by generous, jammy fruit flavors. Notes of blackberry, dark cherry and blackcurrant characterize the palate, where well-rounded structure frames flavors of cocoa and licorice before the lingering finish closes on a dark berry note.

The deep garnet color of Columbia Winery Merlot alludes to enticing aromas of rich, dark fruits and a subtle hint of mocha. In the cellar, our disciplined oak regimen creates pronounced notes of toasted vanilla and dark chocolate. Balanced acidity complements the textured mouthfeel, leading into a bold, lingering finish.

Our 2017 Reserve Merlot has aromas bright notes of fresh blackberries, plum jam, and mocha with an opulent mouthfeel and long, structured finish.

Chateau Souverain Merlot opens with dark red fruit aromas reminiscent of black cherry and plum. On the palate, notes of fresh blueberries are complemented by hints of brown spice and baking chocolate. The wine finishes with soft acidity and a fruit-driven balance that gives the wine a polished sense of elegance.

Deep ruby red in color, this Merlot displays aromas of ripe black cherry, brown spice, and light toasty oak. In the mouth, the wine has a rich texture with concentrated black fruit and notes of mocha. This rich, balanced Merlot pairs nicely with a wide range of foods, including roast chicken and pork, or pasta.

Our Edna Valley Vineyard Merlot leads with aromas of blackberry and cherry with light layers of espresso, black pepper and leather. These characteristics reveal a velvety mouthfeel and inviting palate with supple tannins for a thoroughly satisfying Merlot.

Barefoot Merlot is a luscious wine with alluring flavors of boysenberry and split cherries followed by hints of silky chocolate for a decadent finish.

Not as full-bodied as Cabernet, not quite as fruity as Chianti, this pleasing medium-bodied Merlot delivers rich, flavorful notes of ripe raspberry, dark cherry and blackberry with a soft, smooth and refreshing finish. This wine is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats like roast beef, chicken and pork tenderloin, and entrées with mushrooms and fresh herbs.

Our Merlot begins with dark aromas of black cherry, cocoa and sage accentuated by rich notes of blackberry, toasty mocha, and clove on the palate. These ripe flavors are framed by a smooth mid-palate full of depth with layers of smooth texture. This wine finishes with tremendous length supported by firm, plush tannins.