California Merlot between $25 and $50

Black Box Wines Merlot displays aromas of leathery plums and cinnamon-spiced oak. The palate is smooth, medium weight and aged-textured with sweet red currant flavors. It finishes long and warm with r... read more...

To naturally soften tannins and enhance varietal complexity, winemaker Tony Coltrin allowed the grapes to undergo extended maceration. He then pressed the wine and transferred it to French oak barrels... read more...

San Simeon Merlot expresses rich flavors of blackberry and cassis. Aromas of black fruit greet the nose, while barrel-aging contributes nuances of brown sugar and oak spices. Well-integrated tannins o... read more...

This Merlot opens with an alluring bouquet of dark plum, violet, tea leaf and a delicate touch of dried rosemary. The palate is round and inviting, with glossy tannins and a harmonious blend of mocha ... read more...

Swanson Merlot opens with ripe red fruits, silky cherry, raspberry, and juicy plum. Smooth and velvety on the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied offering a well-balanced combination of fruit fl... read more...