2020 California Merlot

A beautifully balanced and approachable Merlot with expressive notes of rich plum, dark cherry and sweet baking spice. Soft and easy drinking, chocolate and sweet vanilla notes delight on the finish.

Our Merlot opens with a striking garnet flush, boasting nuances of luscious red currant and seductive licorice. Meticulous aging in both French and American oak impart provoking vanilla and fine-grained tannins that interlace... Read More

Since our inaugural 1978 vintage, we have been proud to craft a vineyard-designate Merlot from the legendary Three Palms Vineyard. Named for its three iconic palm trees, this warm, up-valley vineyard features lean soils that cause... Read More

This demonstrates how a $20 wine can be complex and interesting, and how Merlot can be the star of the show. Find layered aromas and flavors of roses, red and black cherry, cinnamon spice, fresh fennel, star anise and cedar wood... Read More

Diamond Collection wines are made from grapes grown across California and are carefully combined to create wines perfect for all occasions – including those special just because ones.

The concentration and flavor complexity... Read More

Intricate layers of black cherry, plum, currant, and wild berry mingle with a hint of spice. The soft, delicate, elegant tannins of this Bordeaux varietal carry these aromas and flavors to a long, silky and lingering finish.... Read More

Smoke and sage aromas meld with cherry and wood-smoke flavors to make a savory combination in this medium- to full-bodied wine. It shows good balance and light tannins, making it a great choice for drinking with protein-rich foods.... Read More

Cue the band, light the grill and pop the cork on a bottle of our Merlot. From grunge angst to easy pop, from laid-back reggae to big-band swing, this wine goes with all your favorite tunes, not to mention your favorite foods.... Read More

Alluring aromas of baked plums and delicate floral notes of Violet. In the glass, this plush Merlot offers flavors of raspberry, plum and Bing cherries with hints of earthiness. This is a well-structured wine with fine-grained... Read More

On one of California’s earliest wine estates, a unique terroir and ideal microclimate support a classical standard of viticulture, land use, and winemaking that is as relevant today as it was over a century ago. An intimate... Read More

The 2020 Sandstone Merlot has inviting notes of ripe fig and pomegranate, with a hint of sandalwood. This delicious Merlot bursts with berry flavors from cranberry, grilled cherry and acai, finishing with a nice lingering acidity.... Read More