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The Best Merlot

The Merlot grape is a bit of an enigma. Simultaneously shunned and adored, it is used in some of the most expensive Bordeaux wines as well as some of the cheapest dollar bottles on the market.

The Best Merlot - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

Don't let either reputation scare you away from what this variety has to offer; however, as there are some truly excellent, inexpensive examples for Reverse Wine Snobs to explore. In this listing of the best Merlot under $20 we'll highlight our favorites that truly deliver a lot of bang for the buck.

While Merlot is grown almost as many places as Cabernet Sauvignon, we've generally found some of the best bottles to come from places like Washington, France, California and Italy.

Washington, in particular, might be the sweet spot at the moment in terms of delivering value, in fact Washington Merlot (along with Spanish Garnacha) is usually one of our top recommendations when people ask us for the best places to find value.

That said, don't dismiss other regions when seeking out excellent examples of this variety. Even areas such as Argentina and Chile are starting to deliver some fantastic value. We cover all these regions and more in our list of the best Merlot under $20.

Read on for our list of The Best Merlot Under $20!

INSIDER DEAL! Donati Family Vineyard The Immigrant – Damn Good Merlot

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: November 22, 2020

INSIDER DEAL! Donati Family Vineyard The Immigrant - Damn Good Merlot

Big and tasty Merlot at almost 50% off, the Donati Family Vineyard The Immigrant. … [Read more...]

Published: November 22, 2020 Filed Under: California, Insider Deals, Merlot

Toad Hollow Merlot – Downright Tasty

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: November 10, 2020

Toad Hollow Merlot – Downright Tasty

Solid and super drinkable, the Toad Hollow Merlot from Sonoma County. 100% Merlot from the Toad Hollow estate vineyard in Russian … [Read more...]

Published: November 10, 2020 Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Merlot

INSIDER DEAL! Olelo Paso Robles Merlot – Easy To Indulge

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: October 18, 2020

INSIDER DEAL! Olelo Paso Robles Merlot - Easy To Indulge

Your new daily drinker has arrived! 38% off and less than $11 a bottle, the Olelo Paso Robles Merlot is the perfect wine to stock up on for … [Read more...]

Published: October 15, 2020 Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Merlot

Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot – Juicy and Smooth

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: September 12, 2020

Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot - Juicy and Smooth

Tasty Merlot for as low as $10, the Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot. Merlot from a combination of estate vineyards in Sonoma, … [Read more...]

Published: September 12, 2020 Filed Under: California, Merlot

Luce Della Vite Lucente – Silky Smooth

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: November 14, 2020

Luce Della Vite Lucente - Silky Smooth

Take pasta night to the next level with this super delicious Super Tuscan, the Tenuta Luce Lucente Toscana IGT. 50% Merlot and 50% … [Read more...]

Published: August 18, 2020 Filed Under: Italy, Merlot, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni – A Pleasure

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: August 7, 2020

Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni - A Pleasure

​Looking for relief from the same everyday, boring wines? A Super Tuscan to the rescue! The distinctively Italian Frescobaldi Tenuta di … [Read more...]

Published: August 7, 2020 Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Highly Recommended, Italy, Merlot, Red Blends

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