Chloe Merlot

"Concentrated dark fruit aromas greet the nose with rich flavors of blackberry and raspberry. A perceived sweetness and velvety mouthfeel complement the toasted oak and baking spice." —winemaker

"The J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot is medium-dark in color with a red hue. Varietal aromas of black plum and violet meld with the light barrel signature of baking spices and toasted pastry. A generous fraction of Malbec in the blend accentuates bright fruit tones and contributes notes of pomegranate and hibiscus flower. This wine is lively and bright on the palate and cascades to a lengthy, red-fruit finish. It's named after the slightly heavier Los Osos series soils in Paso Robles, which have proven to be the perfect medium for growing lush, flavorful Merlot." —winemaker

"Diamond Collection wines are made from grapes grown across California and Oregon, and are carefully combined to create wines perfect for all occasions – including those special just because ones. The concentration and flavor complexity of our Diamond Collection Merlot is derived from blending fruit from three diverse appellations, including Paso Robles, Sonoma, and Monterey County. Medium-bodied with velvety texture, this wine offers rich fruit impressions, earthy spice notes, and supple tannins." —winemaker

"Our Blackstone Winemaker's Select Merlot displays a bright strawberry nose with expressive flavors of blackberry and cherry mingling with hints of vanilla and smoky notes from oak aging. Powerful yet supple, with a smooth, lingering finish, this accessible wine pairs wonderfully with beef tenderloin, wild mushroom stew, or planked salmon." -winemaker

"Deep garnet with concentrated dark fruit, blueberry, vanilla, and cherry on the nose. On the palate, well balanced with cherry, cranberry, and marzipan flavors, complemented by a lingering, toasty vanilla finish." —winemaker

"Our Merlot is perfect for any occasion. It is a decadent fruit-filled combination of red cherry, boysenberry and plum with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate notes and mild tannins to round out the flavors." —winemaker

"Our 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 well with the Merlot to create plush tannins and a long, lasting finish. Most of the fruit for this Merlot was sourced from Lodi, with some originating from a vineyard near Brentwood. We selected Merlot grapes for their dark fruit intensity and generous tannins to create a velvety mouthfeel. Portions of this wine were oak-aged for 3-4 months to preserve elegant fruit characteristics." —winemaker