Josh Cellars Merlot
Merlot · California
$14.99
Clos du Bois Merlot
Clos du Bois · California · United States
$9.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-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
Soft black plum and boysenberry layered with cherry, mocha, vanilla and toasted oak.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like smooth California Merlot or Cabernet-style reds with ripe black fruit and gentle tannins.
Why buy it
A familiar, easygoing California Merlot for shoppers who want a polished red that does not need cellaring or special handling.
Best for
Pasta dinners, roasted meats, casual gatherings and a mellow glass after work.
Style
Medium-bodied, plush and fruit-forward with a soft oak accent.
Drinks like
California Merlot, soft California Cabernet Sauvignon, approachable red blends
Experience level
Beginner-friendly
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
pasta with tomato sauce or meat sauce · roasted chicken · roast pork or grilled pork chops · mild cheddar or gouda
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; give it 10 minutes in the glass if just opened.
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy on release; not intended for long cellaring.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A soft, approachable California Merlot with black plum, boysenberry, cherry, mocha and toasted-oak notes. Medium-bodied and easy to pair, it is a smooth red for pasta, roasted chicken, pork dishes or casual sipping.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Grapes
- Merlot
- Producer
- Clos du Bois
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 18, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Producer's currently posted Merlot page says the 2022 fruit originated from sun-drenched vineyards in California's Central Valley; shelf vintage is not tracked.
About the winery · Clos du Bois ›
Clos du Bois was founded in 1974 by Frank Woods with the goal of combining French winemaking tradition and California grapes. The winery describes its portfolio as spanning California Collection wines and Sonoma Reserve wines, with an emphasis on balance, craftsmanship and lasting quality. Its collection is positioned as accessible and refined, with wines made to be well-balanced and true to varietal character.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Concentrated aromas of black fruits, cedar, coriander, tobacco and toasty oak; ripe blackberry, black plum, fig and supple tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Clos du Bois Merlot dry or sweet?
- Clos du Bois Merlot is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Clos du Bois Merlot taste like?
- Soft black plum and boysenberry layered with cherry, mocha, vanilla and toasted oak.
- What food pairs with Clos du Bois Merlot?
- It pairs well with pasta with tomato sauce or meat sauce, roasted chicken, roast pork or grilled pork chops and mild cheddar or gouda.
- How should I serve Clos du Bois Merlot?
- Serve at 60-65°F. No decant needed; give it 10 minutes in the glass if just opened. Glass: Standard red wine glass.
- Is Clos du Bois Merlot a good value?
- At $9.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Clos du Bois Merlot?
- 750 ml bottle.