California Merlot Wine

About Alias It has been said that in crisis, there lies opportunity. In 2011, a group of friends all working in wine decided to embrace that idea by forming an alliance - Alias. We navigated the twisting corridors and dark alleyways... Read More

Our 2019 Apothic Merlot reveals depths of black cherry, boysenberry and wild blueberries with subtle hints of vanilla and coconut. To add dimension to the wine, we added a touch of a unique grape called Teroldego, which marries... Read More

The perfect combo of cherry, boysenberry, plum and chocolate flavors. Raised right, it's well rounded with mild tannins.

The perfect combo of cherry, boysenberry, plum and chocolate flavors. Raised right, it's well rounded with mild tannins.

Ripe plum and currant flavors are immediately evident in the aromas and flavors of the merlot. a sweet , toasty note of oak rounds out the blend and gives the wine a nice body and mouthfeel.

The resulting wine has aromas of black currant, black cherries and a touch of wood smoke with flavors of plums, dark berries, toasty oak and vanilla spice. In the mouth, this wine has an elegant and restrained style with nice... Read More

Medium-Bodied with Classic Hints of Black Cherry and Toasty Oak

What was once the most popular red on the shelf has taken a major PR hit in recent years. When the wine world turned its back on Merlot, winemaker Beth Liston was inspired to prove just what this flavor-packed Dark Horse is capable... Read More

This lush and inviting Merlot displays flavors of ripe blackberry, black cherry and cassis, underscored by hints of sweet spice, cocoa and leather. On the palate, balanced acidity adds poise and elegance, while silky, refined... Read More

We vow to make a grand impression. We’ll seduce your senses with a voluptuous Merlot like no other. You’ll be wooed by the way our ripe blueberries and juicy black plums flirt endlessly with dark cocoa, while the thrill... Read More

"With Merlot the objective is to create a wine that has structure and complexity, but soft, smooth tannins. We find that sourcing fruit from several different appellations works best to give us a Merlot that exudes multiple layers... Read More