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Sutter Home Family Vineyards White Merlot

Sutter Home Family Vineyards · California · United States

93 pts · Monterey International Wine Competition84 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$5.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 93-point score from Monterey International Wine Competition at a price under $25.

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

A chilled, semi-sweet blush wine with cherry, raspberry, berry candy, and a clean, crisp finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy White Zinfandel, Pink Moscato, sweet rose, or fruit-forward wines that are easy to sip cold.

Why buy it

It is an affordable, familiar California blush wine with broad crowd appeal and flexible food pairings.

Best for

Cookouts, casual parties, spicy food, fried chicken, and shoppers who want a sweeter rose-style wine.

Style

Semi-sweet, fruity, low-tannin California blush made from Merlot in a fresh stainless-steel style.

Drinks like

White Zinfandel, sweet rose, blush wine, lightly sweet California pink wine.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly.

Flavor notes

Fruitsweet cherryraspberryripe cherryberry
Othercrisp finishcherry vanilla

Pairs well with

grilled barbecue chicken or ribs · chilled shrimp or simply grilled fish · spicy tacos or takeout with a little heat · crispy fried chicken · strawberry pie

Best occasions

casual cookoutschilled patio poursspicy weeknight takeouteasy party winesweet-leaning rose shoppers

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50°F
Decanting:
Do not decant; serve chilled.
Glassware:
Standard white wine or rose glass.
Drink or cellar:
Made for fresh, current-release drinking rather than cellaring.
After opening:
Re-cork and refrigerate; best within 3-5 days.

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

About this wine

Sutter Home White Merlot is a semi-sweet California blush wine with juicy cherry and raspberry flavors, berry aromas, and a crisp finish. Serve it well chilled for barbecue, spicy takeout, fried chicken, seafood, or fruit-forward desserts.

Wine details

Type
rose
Varietal
White Merlot
Grapes
Merlot; exact percentage not stated
Producer
Sutter Home Family Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
11.7%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
California-sourced grapes from premier vineyards, according to retailer product copy.
Vessel:
Stainless steel tanks.
About the winery · Sutter Home Family Vineyards ›

Sutter Home is a California wine brand owned by the Trinchero family, whose connection with the winery began when the family reopened Sutter Home in 1948. The winery traces its roots to an original 1890 founding and is especially associated with approachable, value-focused American wines. Sutter Home became nationally known through White Zinfandel in the 1970s and 1980s, and the brand now offers more than 20 crowd-pleasing varieties. Its stated philosophy centers on delivering a great product at a fair price.

Critic reviews

93/100Monterey International Wine Competition

“Gold 93”

Reviewed: Sutter Home NV White Merlot California (NV) — Competition judging panel, 2019 · source

84/100Wine Enthusiast

“Soft and fruity, with cherry vanilla flavors and quite a lot of body.”

Reviewed: Sutter Home 2003 White Merlot (California) (2003) — Wine Enthusiast editors, 2004-12-31 · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sutter Home Family Vineyards White Merlot dry or sweet?
Sutter Home Family Vineyards White Merlot is off-dry; its sweetness rating is 3 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Sutter Home Family Vineyards White Merlot taste like?
A chilled, semi-sweet blush wine with cherry, raspberry, berry candy, and a clean, crisp finish.
What food pairs with Sutter Home Family Vineyards White Merlot?
It pairs well with grilled barbecue chicken or ribs, chilled shrimp or simply grilled fish, spicy tacos or takeout with a little heat, crispy fried chicken and strawberry pie.
How should I serve Sutter Home Family Vineyards White Merlot?
Serve at 45-50°F. Do not decant; serve chilled. Glass: Standard white wine or rose glass.
Is Sutter Home Family Vineyards White Merlot a good value?
At $5.99 it carries a verified 93-point score from Monterey International Wine Competition; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Sutter Home Family Vineyards White Merlot?
750 ml bottle, 11.7% alcohol by volume.