Best Merlot Under $25

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 resolved tannins. This Merlot has acidity that allows versatility in pairing with food.

This lush and inviting Sonoma County Merlot displays enticing berry and cassis aromas, underscored by French oak-inspired notes. The layers of luxurious fruit continue on the palate, where lively acidity adds poise and structure, and silky tannins carry the wine to a long, juicy finish. 90 pts - Wine Enthusiast (v.18) 91 pts - James Suckling (v.17)

Our Napa Valley Merlot has expressive aromas of ripe red and black fruit followed by hints of spice. Supple body and medium tannins envelop flavors of berry and cherry which linger on the palate through a long, smooth finish. This wine is truly one of the best values in our lineup! 90 Points James Suckling (2015 Vintage) Varietal Makeup: 83% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. Aging: 18 Months in French Oak Barrels Vintage Information: The 2016 vintage was what some might call a “typical” Napa Valley vintage, with adequate and well-timed rain prior to and during the early growing season. The January rains left good moisture in the soil for the vines to begin the growing season with early bud-break; canopy growth was rapid and even. Additional rainfall in March and April supported the later vine growth as well. It was a warm but moderate summer and fog mitigated the heat extremes, causing fewer heat spikes, less dehydration and overall good uniform growth. Learn more at www.charleskrug.com or visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/CharlesKrugWinery

Our Estate Vineyards provide the backbone to this Napa Valley blend, with Oak Knoll’s Little Cannon weighing in with a distinct sour cherry character while Yountville’s Hopper House and Guardian vineyards add classic Bing cherry. Together, this showstopper has a lovely balance of candied cherry laced with dark chocolate aromas. Floral fruit runs from strawberry preserves to boysenberry and is accented with an assortment of baking spices. The velvety entry melts like chocolate on the palate providing a silky but dense mouthfeel with a long, intense finish. “It’s hard to imagine anything with which this wine wouldn’t pair well … but slow-braised short ribs on a bed of buttery mash must be top of the ‘most decadent’ list.” – Kimberlee Nicholls, Winemaker

AROMAS & FLAVORS This is a velvety Merlot with a complex nose of cherry cola, cedar, vanilla and English toffee, followed by an enticing mouthfeel with flavors of plum, licorice, raspberry, mocha and cinnamon spice. This wine has impressive length and a lasting, elegant finish. FOOD PAIRINGS The fruit forward, easy-drinking qualities of this Merlot make it the perfect wine to pair with any red meat course, Italian entrees and roasted or grilled fragrantly-spiced poultry dishes. HOW IT'S MADE Upon entering the winery, the hand-harvested grapes are sorted, destemmed and then cold soaked for three days. Following the cold soak, yeast is added and pump overs commence, one to two times daily, for the duration of primary fermentation. The wine is drained and pressed, then moved to barrels for malolactic fermentation, remaining in individual lots until blending and bottling. The wine completes a total of 16 months barrel aging, allowing for the perfect balance of fruit, tannin and oak.

Ripe and velvety on the palate. The aromas are deep and smooth, redolent with ripe plums and blueberries with a fresh and lingering finish.

FLAVORS & AROMAS: Ripe bing cherries, blueberry, sage and toast oak notes are complimented by hints of vanilla lingering on a long finish.

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 offer texture and a plush mouthfeel. A small percentage of Petit Verdot was added for additional complexity.

The Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Merlot is a blend of different blocks from four very different vineyards, all fermented and aged separately. Picked at the peak of ripeness and after fermentation, the wines were moved into French oak barrels for aging for several months. The resulting red wine is a blend of the selected barrels highlighting the terroir of Merlot from Alexander Valley. This red wine exhibits aromas and flavors of red cherries, blackberries, cranberries, plums and hints of mountain shrub and black licorice. Flavors of dry tobacco leaf intertwine with graphite notes. All Matanzas Creek estate vineyards are sustainably farmed and are certified under the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CCSW).

Established in 1694, Rust En Vrede has been part of a remarkable wine tradition for over 300 years, specializing in red wine. Deep ruby red in the glass, this Merlot is full-bodied with subtle, grippy tannins, well-structured fruit, and savory flavors.

Washington State Merlot is phenomenal! The palate is filled with cherries and dusty malted-chocolate. Mouth coating tannins make it a great wine for big, flavorful foods.

The Merlot for this wine comes from several vineyard blocks on our estate, each with a unique soil structure, trellising style and microclimate. It is this diversity that allows us to create a more compelling final blend. Aromas of cherry, red currant, licorice and smokey oak waft from the glass and are met by soft tannins and a lush texture on the palate.

Intense aromas of bing cherry and bittersweet chocolate are complimented by a background of spicy oak. Rich flavors with layers of complex, supple tannins interlocking with rich oak flavors and a long, intense finish.

In 1998, Woodward Canyon Winery began producing wines under a second label, Nelms Road. Nelms Road offers merlot and cabernet sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley and Washington State grapes. It was developed to produce delicious and affordable red wine from young vineyards and declassified Woodward Canyon Winery production. While these wines may be cellared for several years, they are truly ready for enjoyment now. This newest bottling of 2013 Nelms Road Merlot reflects the vintage well and is a great successor to previous vintages. Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard is the predominant vineyard for this 2013 merlot. Add to that some truly phenomenal press wine from some of the oldest and most celebrated vineyards in Washington State and we can produce a truly wonderful merlot year after year. The very warm 2013 vintage gave beautifully ripe yet balanced fruit with deep flavors of black cherry, herb and baking spice. Complex aromas of roasted meat, black olive and tobacco integrate, leading to a soft generous finish. The wine is dark purple in color and though it was bottled early to retain fruit, is quite enjoyable now. This merlot will improve substantially with additional time in bottle and with proper storage should age well for five years or more.

Discover Compagno Merlot

This Fruit forward wine is loaded with aroma of blackberry, cherry and hints of plum with accompanying notes of vanilla and anise. The soft tannins and long linger fruit finish with the light accompanying notes of oak make this a well balanced wine in flavour and structure which makes this wine easily approachable. Made with 100% Merlot grapes, cellar 4-7 years.

Discover Januik Merlot

The name comes from blending the two varietal names, Corvina—the signature red varietal of the Valpolicella region—and Merlot. In Veronese dialect, "Cormi" means "my heart," a name that also reflects the Zenato family’s dedication to the Valpolicella region. It is a passion that is readily evident in the resulting wine. Ruby red in color, aromas of red berries and Marostica cherries are underscored by notes of blackberries and mint. On the palate, it is full-bodied with fresh acidity and sweet tannins. Pair this wine with grilled ribeye steaks, champignon sauces, duck-confit risotto, or traditional Venetian cavallo dishes.

Discover Cameron Hughes Merlot Lot 356(Cost

Our goal with Merlot is to showcase the best of this noble and important Bordeaux variety. We start by sourcing fruit from our Oakville Estate, which provides big body and structure; this gives our Merlot "big shoulders." We then blend in fruit from vineyards in the cooler southern half of the Napa Valley–stretching from the Oakville District south to Carneros–in particular, the renowned subdistrict of Oak Knoll. From these vineyards the Merlot shows vibrant flavors, dense color, and supple texture. Each vineyard block is made separately, giving it the care and attention needed to reach its full expression. Together, the lots combine beautifully. Our Merlot is often called a “Cab-lovers” Merlot for its body and richness, a designation we are proud of.

Aromas of coffee and cocoa lead to cherry and cassis notes on the palate.

Sourced from vineyards mainly from the Oak Knoll region, along with a small portion from Atlas Peak and Carneros. Boasts aromas of plum and black cherry, sweet espresso, rose petal, dried herbs and bergamot on the nose. Flavors of dark berry flavors with treacle, tobacco, vanilla and toasted caramel notes dance on the juicy palate. "This balanced wine showcases medium body and long, drying tannins, finishing with a cedar character that showcases medium body, soft structure." Napa Valley Merlots, best value classic napa vally style, California merlot, 100% merlot, true varietal

Red amphora represents a leap to the next step of our red wines. Variety compositions: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) to arrange for taničnost, firmness, Merlot (50%), giving it a softness, juiciness. After 15 months of maturation in barriques (one third is new), matures 12 months in amphoras, where mature and rounded. The wine has a dark ruby red color with garnet hues, revealing signs of a long maturation. The nose intertwine odors of the mature red fruit, pepper, flowers violets, leather, tobacco, vanillin, and graphite. In the mouth it is still youthful, fruity (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, drnulje), but with a serious note does not quite ripe tannins which provide it with longevity and acids, which maintain the drinkability. In the long aftertaste coming to the fore notes of ripe fruit, especially plum or cherry jam with spices (pepper, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla). Wine and food: Amphora Red Erzetič recommend to beef steak in pepper sauce to grilled meat or wine sauce, the lamb and goat, venison, roast duck or guinea fowl, the mature hard cheese to dishes with tomato-based sauces and garlic . Ideal Serving temperature is 18-20 ° C.

Notes of ripe blackberries, dark plums, a hint of oral and vanilla. On the palate, fresh, well balanced with a velvety nish.

Ruby red. Intense and winey with a scent of red fruits. Sapid, intense and embracing on the palate, with a pleasant scent of wood.