Josh Cellars Merlot
Merlot · California
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Bogle Family Vineyards Merlot
Bogle Family Vineyards · California · United States
90 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$9.99
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It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Josh Cellars Merlot, is $14.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe black cherry and plum with mocha, cedar, tobacco and a soft, lightly chalky finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like smooth California reds such as Josh Cellars Merlot, Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot, or soft Cabernet blends with a touch of oak.
Why buy it
A dependable, food-friendly Merlot with real producer tech-sheet detail, oak aging and a professional 90-point review for the 2022 vintage.
Best for
Pizza, burgers, roast chicken, duck, cheddar, and easy dinner-table pouring.
Style
Plush, ripe, dry California Merlot with medium-plus body and polished oak.
Drinks like
California Merlot, soft California Cabernet, Merlot-led red blends
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but structured enough for shoppers who want a recognizable dry red with oak and tannin.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Poultry: Duck breast with raspberry sauce(winery pick)
Cheese: Aged white cheddar(winery pick)
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; 15-20 minutes of air can soften the oak and tannin.
- Glassware:
- Standard Bordeaux or all-purpose red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Made for current drinking; enjoy within the next 2-4 years from purchase.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if re-corked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Bogle Merlot is a plush, approachable California red with black cherry, plum, mocha, cedar and pipe-tobacco notes. Twelve months in oak adds gentle richness while keeping the finish soft and easy to pair.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Grapes
- 100% Merlot
- Producer
- Bogle Family Vineyards
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Eric Aafedt is identified by Bogle as Vice President of Winemaking; the specific Merlot fact sheet does not name a wine-specific winemaker.
- Vineyard source:
- California; producer page identifies the wine as California Merlot. Older producer materials have referenced California sources including Clarksburg and Lodi, but current-release vineyard sources were not fully specified in the fact sheet.
- Vessel:
- Oak barrels
About the winery · Bogle Family Vineyards ›
Bogle Family Vineyards is a family-owned California producer based in Clarksburg in the Sacramento Delta. The family traces its farming history in the region to the late 1800s and planted its first 20 acres of wine grapes in 1968. The winery built its reputation on approachable varietal wines, including Merlot, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Bogle emphasizes long-term farming relationships, separate lot vinification and sustainable winegrowing practices.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Deep aromas of baked plum, coffee bean, dried bay leaf...”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bogle Family Vineyards Merlot dry or sweet?
- Bogle Family Vineyards Merlot is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Bogle Family Vineyards Merlot taste like?
- Ripe black cherry and plum with mocha, cedar, tobacco and a soft, lightly chalky finish.
- What food pairs with Bogle Family Vineyards Merlot?
- It pairs well with Margherita pizza, Aged white cheddar, Duck breast with raspberry sauce, Lamb, beef or veal and Eggplant Parmesan pizza.
- How should I serve Bogle Family Vineyards Merlot?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes of air can soften the oak and tannin. Glass: Standard Bordeaux or all-purpose red wine glass.
- Is Bogle Family Vineyards Merlot a good value?
- At $9.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Bogle Family Vineyards Merlot?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.