Josh Cellars Merlot
Merlot · California
$14.99
Red Diamond Winery Merlot
Red Diamond Winery · Washington · United States
$6.99
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Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
AciditySoft → Bright
TanninSilky → Grippy
OakNone → Bold
FruitSubtle → Intense
What it tastes like
Ripe black cherry and plum with a smooth, medium-bodied feel and a touch of toasty oak.
You’ll like this if…
Choose it if you like soft, fruit-forward reds such as Columbia Valley Merlot, easy California Cabernet, or mellow red blends.
Why buy it
It is a dependable under-$15 Washington Merlot for shoppers who want dark fruit, moderate tannin and an easy finish.
Best for
Casual dinners, parties, pizza night and stocking an everyday red at WineDiscounts.com.
Style
Smooth, approachable, fruit-forward Washington Merlot with medium body and toasty oak.
Drinks like
Washington Merlot, soft California Cabernet Sauvignon, fruit-forward red blends
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but still useful for Merlot fans looking for a simple Washington red.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled burgers · tomato-based pasta or baked ziti · pepperoni or mushroom pizza · aged cheddar · mushroom risotto
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Not necessary; open 10 minutes before serving if you want the oak and fruit to settle.
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass or all-purpose wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; not positioned as a cellar wine.
- After opening:
- Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Red Diamond Merlot is a smooth, fruit-forward Washington red with black cherry, plum, spice and a touch of toasty oak. Medium-bodied tannins make it an easy weeknight pour for burgers, pasta, pizza or casual sipping.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Grapes
- Merlot
- Producer
- Red Diamond Winery
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Appellation
- Washington State
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not found.
- Vineyard source:
- Red Diamond describes the brand as sourcing from premier sites around the world; this bottling is identified as Washington Merlot. No specific vineyard or Washington AVA was found.
- Vessel:
- Not stated in verified producer materials.
About the winery · Red Diamond Winery ›
Red Diamond is a value-focused wine brand associated with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. The brand began as a restaurant-only release in 2003 and later expanded nationally. Its portfolio has included Washington Merlot alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Malbec and a red blend. The brand style is described as fruit-forward, approachable and food-friendly.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Red Diamond Winery Merlot dry or sweet?
- Red Diamond Winery Merlot is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Red Diamond Winery Merlot taste like?
- Ripe black cherry and plum with a smooth, medium-bodied feel and a touch of toasty oak.
- What food pairs with Red Diamond Winery Merlot?
- It pairs well with grilled burgers, tomato-based pasta or baked ziti, pepperoni or mushroom pizza, aged cheddar and mushroom risotto.
- How should I serve Red Diamond Winery Merlot?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Not necessary; open 10 minutes before serving if you want the oak and fruit to settle. Glass: Standard red wine glass or all-purpose wine glass.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Red Diamond Winery Merlot?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.