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Sutter Home Family Vineyards Merlot

Sutter Home Family Vineyards · California · United States

91 pts · Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com
$5.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 91-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com 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
AciditySoft → Bright
TanninSilky → Grippy
OakNone → Bold
FruitSubtle → Intense

What it tastes like

Soft black cherry, plum and blackberry with a little smoke, tobacco and spice.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like smooth, easy-drinking California reds such as soft Merlot, fruit-forward red blends or lighter Cabernet Sauvignon.

Why buy it

A reliable under-$10 red for shoppers who want familiar Merlot fruit, soft tannins and simple food flexibility.

Best for

Pasta, pizza, roasted chicken, burgers and casual gatherings.

Style

Smooth, dry, fruit-forward California Merlot with soft tannins and a rounded mouthfeel.

Drinks like

California Merlot, soft red blends, entry-level California Cabernet Sauvignon

Experience level

Beginner-friendly

Flavor notes

Fruitblackberryplumblack cherryrich cherryspiced plum
Earthtobacco
Spicespiceherbal spice
Othersmoke

Pairs well with

spaghetti bolognese · herb-roasted chicken · burgers or grilled steak · roast lamb with herbs · mushroom or sausage pizza · mushroom risotto

Best occasions

weeknight pasta nightcasual pizza dinnerbackyard burgerseasy party redvalue-minded everyday pour

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; let the first glass breathe for a few minutes if desired.
Glassware:
Standard red wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy now; this is an everyday red rather than a cellar wine.
After opening:
Best within 3-4 days, recorked and kept cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A smooth, velvety California Merlot with blackberry, plum and cherry fruit, plus hints of smoke, tobacco and spice. This is an easy, full-bodied red for pasta, chicken, beef, lamb and pizza.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Merlot
Grapes
Merlot
Producer
Sutter Home Family Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.4%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Grapes sourced from California vineyards, including cool coastal regions and warmer inland regions.
Vessel:
Fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures.
About the winery · Sutter Home Family Vineyards ›

Sutter Home traces its roots to a winery founded in 1890 and reopened by the Trinchero family in 1948. The brand became especially known for creating and popularizing White Zinfandel in the 1970s. Today, Sutter Home focuses on approachable, affordable wines across more than 20 varieties. Its Merlot fits that house style: familiar, fruit-forward and built for everyday meals.

Critic reviews

91/100Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com

“Gold Medal; Exceptional. Category: Merlot. Tasted in 2017.”

Reviewed: Sutter Home NV Merlot, California (NV) — Beverage Testing Institute panel, 2017-02-08 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sutter Home Family Vineyards Merlot dry or sweet?
Sutter Home Family Vineyards Merlot is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Sutter Home Family Vineyards Merlot taste like?
Soft black cherry, plum and blackberry with a little smoke, tobacco and spice.
What food pairs with Sutter Home Family Vineyards Merlot?
It pairs well with Spaghetti Bolognese, Herb-roasted chicken, Burgers or grilled steak, Roast lamb with herbs and Mushroom or sausage pizza.
How should I serve Sutter Home Family Vineyards Merlot?
Serve at 60-65°F. No decant needed; let the first glass breathe for a few minutes if desired. Glass: Standard red wine glass.
Is Sutter Home Family Vineyards Merlot a good value?
At $5.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Sutter Home Family Vineyards Merlot?
750 ml bottle, 13.4% alcohol by volume.