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Kendall-Jackson Merlot
Kendall-Jackson · California · USA
$17.99$23.99 save $6.00 (25%)
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Why it’s a great value
Kendall-Jackson Merlot is $17.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $23.99 — a saving of $6.00 (25%). It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast Magazine at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Merlot, is $22.99.
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 currant, wild berry, gentle spice and a soft, silky finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like plush California Merlot or Cabernet-Merlot blends with smooth tannins and approachable oak.
Why buy it
A dependable, widely recognized Sonoma County Merlot for shoppers who want polished dark fruit without a heavy, drying finish.
Best for
Pizza, pasta with meat sauce, mushroom dishes, burgers and casual red-wine occasions.
Style
Dry, fruit-forward, medium-full to full-bodied California Merlot with soft tannins and moderate oak influence.
Drinks like
California Merlot, Washington Merlot, approachable Right Bank Bordeaux-style blends.
Experience level
Easygoing and familiar for newer red-wine drinkers, but structured enough for Merlot fans who like a polished California style.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
flatbread pizza · grilled portobello mushrooms · grilled sausages · pasta with meat sauce · impossible burger
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; 15-20 minutes can help soften the wine and open the dark fruit.
- Glassware:
- Red Bordeaux glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current-release, fruit-forward Merlot intended for near-term drinking; enjoy over the next 3-5 years.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if re-corked and kept cool.
About this wine
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot is a smooth Sonoma County red built around Merlot with small Bordeaux-variety additions. Expect black cherry, plum, currant, wild berry and a touch of spice, carried by soft tannins into a silky finish.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Grapes
- Primarily Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
- Producer
- Kendall-Jackson
- Country
- USA
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Sonoma County
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 18, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Kris Kato, Head Winemaker
- Vineyard source:
- A blend of certified sustainably grown fruit from coastal California winegrowing regions; the current release is presented as Sonoma County by the producer.
About the winery · Kendall-Jackson ›
Kendall-Jackson began in 1982 when Jess Jackson and his family set out to make premium, affordable California wine. The winery is based at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. The producer emphasizes family ownership, boutique-style winemaking and sustainable business practices. In 2025, Kendall-Jackson named Kris Kato Head Winemaker after Randy Ullom moved into a Winery Ambassador role.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast Magazine
“Producer page lists 92 points from Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine; full review text not provided on that source.”
86/100Wine Enthusiast
“Approachable red with earthy and herbal notes, full-bodied fruit concentration, black currant, plum, nutmeg and oak.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kendall-Jackson Merlot dry or sweet?
- Kendall-Jackson 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 Kendall-Jackson Merlot taste like?
- Ripe black cherry and plum with currant, wild berry, gentle spice and a soft, silky finish.
- What food pairs with Kendall-Jackson Merlot?
- It pairs well with Flatbread pizza, Grilled portobello mushrooms, Grilled sausages, Pasta with meat sauce and Impossible burger.
- How should I serve Kendall-Jackson Merlot?
- Serve at 55°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes can help soften the wine and open the dark fruit. Glass: Red Bordeaux glass.
- Is Kendall-Jackson Merlot a good value?
- Today it is $17.99, $6.00 (25%) below its recorded compare-at price of $23.99. It also holds a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Kendall-Jackson Merlot?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.