Merlot
Merlot
Gran Passione 2023 Rosso Veneto
Italian Red
$26.99
Fresh dark berries and vanilla open the profile, with woodland fruit, blackberry pie, cherry, tobacco and chocolate brownie. The palate is lush and juicy, with silky tannins and a long finish. The blend combines sixty percent Merlot with forty percent Corvina from Veneto, Italy. It contains fourteen percent alcohol and has a structured, approachable red character.
Hester Creek 2024 Columbia Valley Meritage
American Red
$26.99
Blackberry, Lapin cherry, cassis, cedar and vanilla define the profile, with full tannins and a long finish. The blend combines sixty-two percent Cabernet Sauvignon, twenty-two percent Merlot, eight percent Malbec and eight percent Cabernet Franc. Fruit came from Red Mountain in Columbia Valley. Individual lots were cold-soaked and fermented before eight months in French and American oak.
Château La Caussade 2022 Médoc
French Red
$26.99
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot form this red Médoc blend. The palate is powerful, with acidity and tannins held in balance. The La Caussade property is based at Bégadan and the wine is associated with Uni Médoc. The estate spans eleven hectares and was cultivated by the Billa family for five generations. Suggested pairings include poultry, beef and game.
Wente Vineyards 2020 Sandstone Merlot
American Red
$28.99
Strawberry and dried mint appear in the aroma, with black cherry, plum, cinnamon and nutmeg also present. The palate brings red fruit, light oregano, blackcurrant, chocolate and espresso. The wine is medium-bodied, with waxy tannins, balanced acidity and a firm grip. The blend combines Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petite Sirah, and the alcohol is thirteen point five percent.
Coli 2023 Chianti Classico
Italian Red
$29.99
Bright ruby in colour, with an intense, complex profile of persistent red fruit, violet and spice. The palate is dry, soft and full-bodied, with freshness, minerality, gentle tannins and a balanced finish. The blend is eighty percent Sangiovese, ten percent Merlot and ten percent Colorino. Produced in the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany, the wine contains twelve and a half percent alcohol.
Frind Estate Winery Frindzante Sparkling Rosé
Canadian Sparkling
$29.99
Ripe nectarine, Rainier cherry and freshly picked strawberry appear with juicy raspberry and a touch of fresh herbs. The palate is vibrant, fruit-forward and effervescent, with a refreshing finish. The blend contains seventy-eight percent Cabernet Franc and ten percent Cabernet Sauvignon, with Syrah, Muscat and Merlot also present. This Canadian sparkling wine contains ten and a half percent alcohol.
Château Roc de Ségur 2019 Bordeaux
French Red
$29.99
Raspberry and other red-fruit notes appear on a full, structured palate with silky, integrated tannins and a long finish. The blend contains seventy percent Merlot, twenty-seven percent Cabernet Sauvignon and three percent Cabernet Franc. Vines are more than thirty years old. Vinification takes place in stainless steel, and maturation lasts ten months in stainless steel. The wine contains thirteen and a half percent alcohol.
Mayhem 2017 Merlot Cabernet Franc
Canadian Red
$29.99
The aromatics include savoury dried herbs, menthol, earth, leaves and black raspberry. Fresh red fruit and plum appear on the mid-palate, while the finish is rooty and spicy. The wine comes from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Its blend contains seventy-five percent Merlot and twenty-five percent Cabernet Franc, and the wine matures in French oak. Mushroom risotto is a suggested pairing.
Kettle Valley 2018 Merlot
Canadian Red
$29.99
Ripe tannins accompany blackcurrant and blackberry flavours. The wine is made entirely from Merlot harvested from the King Drive and McGraw vineyards in Naramata. Grapes were handpicked on October 19 and October 30 at about 25.3 Brix. The wine completes malolactic fermentation and matures for nineteen months in French oak. The small, family-run winery sits on the Naramata Bench in British Columbia.
Seven Stones 2015 Row 128 Merlot
Canadian Red
$29.99
Brandy-soaked cherry, dried cherry, Italian prune plum, sage, oak spice and earthy secondary notes define the profile. The palate is softer, with less acidity and tannin than the preceding release. Butterscotch oak and alcohol warmth appear in the finish. The Merlot comes from an estate vineyard on benchland in the Similkameen Valley, where the winery matures its red wines in French oak barrels.
Tender Hope Winery 2021 Merlot
Canadian Red
$31.99
Red cherry, plum, blackcurrant and vanilla appear in a fruity profile with soft tannins. Made from Merlot in British Columbia, the wine carries fourteen percent alcohol. The family-owned winery works in the Okanagan Valley and uses traditional techniques with minimal intervention. Its wines mature naturally, with the region’s landscape, climate and soils forming part of the estate’s approach.
Château Segonzac 2020 Vieilles Vignes
French Red
$31.99
Black fruit and vanilla oak sit within a broad, round profile with aromatic richness and a slight sweetness. This red comes from the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The Vieilles Vignes cuvée draws on older vines, while the estate’s clay-limestone subsoil lies over a thick limestone platform. The vineyard carries certified organic status. Red plantings include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Château Recougne 2021 Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
$31.99
Red and black fruit accompany a deep, powerful structure. Silky tannins appear with freshness and light acidity. Merlot accounts for seventy-eight percent of the blend, with twelve percent Cabernet Franc and ten percent Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate’s three properties hold High Environmental Value Level III certification. The wine is red and carries 13.5 percent alcohol.
Bordertown 2018 Living Desert Red
Canadian Red
$31.99
The profile includes plum, fig, coffee, dark chocolate, black cherry and blackcurrant. Decanting is recommended. This concentrated red combines 28 percent Syrah, 22 percent Cabernet Franc, 22 percent Malbec, 12 percent Petit Verdot, nine percent Merlot and seven percent Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit comes from estate vineyards in the Osoyoos region of the Okanagan Valley.
The Hatch 2019 Screaming Frenzy Meritage
Canadian Red
$32.99
Green bell pepper, leather and stewed cherry appear in the aromas, while strawberry, fresh herbs and dark fruit define the flavours. The blend is 38 percent Merlot, 34 percent Cabernet Franc and 28 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit comes from the Mama D vineyard in Oliver and the Monarch vineyard in Osoyoos. Winemaking uses entirely neutral oak.
Louis M. Martini 2019 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
$32.99
Dried flowers and cherries accompany blackcurrant, plum, roasted tobacco leaf and vanilla. The medium-bodied palate has round, creamy tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petite Sirah. The wine spends sixteen months in French and American oak and carries 14 percent alcohol. Cocoa, pepper, mint, thyme, earth and violet are also present in the profile.
Moderato Cuvée Révolutionnaire Merlot-Tannat Alcohol-Free Red
French Non-Alcoholic Wine
$32.99
Garnet colour carries purple highlights in this red wine. Black fruit, spice and a touch of vanilla accompany a supple, fruit-driven palate with velvety tannins, good structure and a fresh, soft finish. Merlot provides classic smoothness while Tannat supplies fine structure. After vinification, the wine is dealcoholized by low-temperature vacuum distillation to preserve its aromas, structure and balance.
The Wine Umbrella 2023 Mm Rosé
Canadian Rosé
$32.99
Strawberry, orange and tangerine define this dealcoholized rosé made from Merlot and Muscat. Vibrant citrus and red-berry notes accompany a refreshing, strawberry-toned palate with a convincing mouthfeel. Alcohol is listed at one percent by volume. Mireille Sauvé makes this Canadian rosé wine, and the range supports the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier’s scholarship fund.
Black Sage Vineyard 2022 Merlot
Canadian Red
$34.99
Ripe plum and blackberry appear with vanilla, clove and sweet smoke. The palate includes rich fruit, spice and smoky vanilla, with soft tannins and a long finish. Merlot is destemmed and crushed into stainless steel, then ferments for fifteen days with twice-daily pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation follows. Maturation lasts fifteen months in selected French and American oak barrels.
Château Roquegrave 2018 Médoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
$34.99
Violet, blueberry, cassis, raspberry, liquorice, vanilla and toast appear in a ripe-fruit profile, with grey pepper and caramel also present. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins, freshness, mineral notes and a delicate finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot make up the blend. The vineyard follows sustainable farming practices in the Médoc.
Over the Fence Winery 2025 Rosé
Canadian Rosé
$34.99
Wild strawberry, watermelon and raspberry appear in a fresh, dry rosé. The palate brings vibrant red-berry flavours, crisp acidity and a refreshing citrus lift. Syrah and Merlot make up the blend. The fruit-forward, clean style comes from the Okanagan Valley. The winery is based in Osoyoos, and this bottle was one of seven releases drawn from the same harvest.
Domaine Res Fortes 2022 Merlot Madness
French Red
$34.99
Cranberry, raspberry, red cherry and currant appear in a fresh-fruited red made entirely from Merlot. The vines are forty to sixty years old, planted on schist on a south-facing slope without irrigation. Grapes were harvested on October first, destemmed and fermented whole with twice-daily pump-overs. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel and remained in tank until bottling.
Mission Hill 2024 Reserve Rosé Grown in California
American Rosé
$34.99
Strawberry, watermelon and red fruit appear in a light pink-orange wine. The texture is creamy, with balanced acidity, a clean finish and subtle mineral notes. Merlot, Shiraz and Pinot Noir make up the blend. The fruit came from Petaluma Gap in California. This release joined the Reserve Series as the winery’s replacement rosé for the season.
Il Poggione 2022 Rosso di Toscana
Italian Red
$34.99
Ruby red in colour, with red fruit, sweet spice and vanilla. The palate is soft, with pleasant acidity. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon come from vineyards between 150 and 450 metres. The grapes were harvested by hand. Fermentation lasted fifteen days under a submerged cap in temperature-controlled stainless steel with native yeasts, and malolactic fermentation also took place in stainless steel. The wine contains 13.5 percent alcohol.
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens 2019 Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
$35.99
Blackberry and cherry meet wooden tones in an expressive profile. The palate is silky, with a fine body and balanced, integrated tannins. Merlot accounts for eighty-five percent, while Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec each account for five percent. The red spends six months in French oak and is bottled at fourteen percent alcohol. Its clay-and-limestone vineyard is exposed to the south.
Pentâge Winery 2020 Hiatus Red
Canadian Red
$36.99
Fresh raspberry, juicy plum and cherry appear with spice and soft oak. Bright red berries, ripe plum and blackcurrant accompany smooth tannins and balanced acidity. The field blend contains 22 percent Merlot, 22 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 15 percent Petite Sirah, 14 percent Tempranillo, 12 percent Cabernet Franc, 10 percent Syrah and 5 percent Malbec. The wine carries 13.5 percent alcohol and a medium-plus body.
8th Generation Vineyard 2022 Red One Merlot
Canadian Red
$36.99
Merlot is presented without oak. This family-farmed and family-made red comes from a Summerland lakefront producer in the Okanagan Valley. Family winemaking spans generations on both sides. It is vegan and carries VQA status. The estate uses only British Columbia fruit and carries out cultivation, winemaking and bottling itself. Its vineyard practices are sustainable. Grapes receive gentle pressing before the pre-clarified juice is fermented.
Elderton 2009 Barossa Valley Merlot
Australian Red
$37.99
Deep crimson colour accompanies black cherry, dark plum, earth and liquorice. The palate is medium bodied, with fine-grained tannins. A spicy note also appears on the back palate, and the aftertaste is long. The wine spent eighteen months predominantly in French oak puncheons. Merlot comes from the Barossa Valley in South Australia. The wine contains 14.5 percent alcohol.
Mazzei 2016 Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Italian Red
$37.99
Fresh cherry and savoury dried herbs lead the profile. A silky palate carries leather, cedar, spice and smoky dark fruit. The blend is ninety percent Sangiovese and ten percent Merlot. Fruit was harvested by hand from vines between fifteen and thirty years old, then the wine spent twelve months in small French-oak barrels, half of them new.
Fairview Cellars 2001 Merlot Cabernet
Canadian Red
$38.99
Merlot and Cabernet form this red blend from the Okanagan. The six-acre property near Oliver was purchased in the late nineteen-eighties, and Bordeaux varieties were planted from the early nineteen-nineties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc occupy most of the site. The winery opened at the turn of the century beside the Fairview golf course, within one of Canada’s warmest grape-growing areas.