Merlot done seriously is plush, structured, and long-lived - the producers who champion it tend to be quietly confident houses where the tasting is a conversation, not a pitch. Across our national catalog, 403 wineries carry a Merlot tag - and these are the regions where the grape defines the visit.
Merlot by region
Merlot in Napa Valley - at least 43 tagged wineries, with our starting-point picks and planning links.
Merlot in Sonoma County - at least 28 tagged wineries, with our starting-point picks and planning links.
Merlot in Paso Robles - at least 17 tagged wineries, with our starting-point picks and planning links.
Plan the tasting trip
Browse every tagged winery in the winery browser, see them on the map, route the day with the trip planner, and cut the fees with the deals guide.