With a gorgeous grape color and a smooth, fruity taste, merlot ranks as one of the world's most popular wines. California has been a top player in the wine market for decades now, and the beautiful Sonoma Valley has built a reputation for producing some of the best merlot available. Between the climate and the highly skilled producers scattered throughout the region, a great Sonoma merlot can surpass a mighty cabernet any day.

Delicious Sonoma merlot is more supple than a bolder red, with fruity overtones and a softer palate. This isn't a wine that overpowers a pairing, rather, it creates a subtle, wonderfully round and flavorful match. Merlot is often blended with cabernet sauvignon to provide more structure, but whether it stands alone of in a marvelous mix, these Sonoma gems are truly a delight.

Merlot, Sonoma's Top Producers

There is an abundance of good to great Sonoma merlot producers, showcasing a variety of blends and across the entire cost spectrum. Alexander Valley Vineyards is perhaps the most famous, and they've been around for over four decades. Other Sonoma wineries like St. Francis, Gallo, Chateau St. Jean, and Rodney Strong all make respectable--and in same cases, truly outstanding--merlot options. When it comes to Sonoma, there is no lack of fabulous vineyards to choose from.

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