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The history of US winemaking dates back to the 1600s, when colonists planted vineyards in Virginia and, soon after, Pennsylvania. Early attempts met with considerable hardship, however, as settlers didn't care for the taste of some of the native American grapes and European vines shipped in were often destroyed by pests and vine disease. It wasn't until the 1800s that commercially successful wineries started to take hold in the U.S., only to have their growth stunted by more vine epidemics in the late 1800s, and later by Prohibition.

Following the repeal of Prohibition, US winemaking gradually recovered. In the 1970s and 80s, California wineries started to make waves in the international market. Today the United States is one of the world's foremost wine producers, ranking behind only France, Italy and Spain in total wine production.

The vast majority of US wine production comes from the West Coast, and the vast majority of that is from California wineries, which produce almost nine out of every 10 bottles made in the U.S. Washington and Oregon wineries are also significant producers, and New York wineries are beginning to establish a reputation for fine wines, with Finger Lakes wines and Niagara Escarpment wines earning critical acclaim.

Merlot

Merlot Wines

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Merlot still suffers from the negative publicity it received in 2004 from the wine-themed movie Sideways. But even before that movie, Merlot had begun to be perceived as a beginner’s wine — soft and simple. We think that’s an unfair conclusion: inferior examples of Merlot are usually the result of overprinting in the wrong soil types rather than any intrinsic deficiencies in the grape. In fact, some of the most sought-after collectible wines are Merlot-based, including the great Bordeaux of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. A single bottle of the current vintage of Château Pétrus will fetch prices in the neighborhood of $4,000!

How can one grape manifests itself as both wine plonk and memorable classics? Seemingly a wine paradox, Merlot’s identify crisis may be cleared up by this oft-repeated winemaker’s adage: The quality of the wine is directly proportional to the quality of the vineyards.

Merlot is the second-most planted red wine grape in the world, so there is bound to be variation in quality. As with all grapes, location and the reputation of the winemaker are the two most important details when it comes to producing great wine. The characteristics that make Merlot a noble wine worthy of seeking out are its potential for aging, full, ripe berry flavors, plumy or fruitcake middle and, yes, that velvety, plush finish.

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  1. 14 Hands Merlot 2009 / 750 ml.

    14 Hands Merlot

    2009 / 750 ml.

    United States | Washington
    Item #32677
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    $11.99
    Only $10.79 when you buy a solid or mixed case
  2. Almaden Heritage Merlot NV / 1.5 L.

    Almaden Heritage Merlot

    1.5 L.

    United States | California
    Item #65292
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    Limited inventory.
    1 bottle or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.

    $7.99
    Only $7.19 when you buy a solid or mixed case
  3. Almaden Heritage Merlot NV / 3.0 L. box

    Almaden Heritage Merlot

    3.0 L. box

    United States | California
    Item #15174
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    5 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.

    $12.99
    Only $11.69 when you buy a solid or mixed case
  4. Almaden Heritage Merlot NV / 5.0 L. box

    Almaden Heritage Merlot

    5.0 L. box

    United States | California
    Item #64733
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    $17.99
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  5. Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 2005 / 750 ml.

    Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

    2005 / 750 ml.

    United States | Washington | Red Mountain
    RP93ST91
    Item #26552
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    Limited inventory.
    1 bottle or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.

    $59.99
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  6. Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 2007 / 750 ml.

    Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

    2007 / 750 ml.

    United States | Washington | Red Mountain
    SP92OT94RP94WE96
    Item #29789
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    $59.99
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  7. Angels Landing Napa Valley Merlot 2010 / 750 ml.

    Angels Landing Napa Valley Merlot

    2010 / 750 ml.

    United States | California | Napa Valley
    Platinum
    Item #28850
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    $17.99
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  8. Artisan Winery Merlot 2007 / 750 ml.

    Artisan Winery Merlot

    2007 / 750 ml.

    United States | California
    Gold
    Item #24685
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    $11.99
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  9. Badger Mountain N*S*A Organic Merlot 2008 / 750 ml.

    Badger Mountain N•S•A Organic Merlot

    2008 / 750 ml.

    United States | Washington | Columbia Valley
    Item #24061
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    $16.99
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  10. Barefoot Merlot NV / 1.5 L.

    Barefoot Merlot

    1.5 L.

    United States | California
    WE85
    Item #22472
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