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Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot

Valenzano Family Winery · New Jersey · United States

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Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot is $12.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $16.99 — a saving of $4.00 (24%).

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 medium-bodied Bordeaux-style blend with plum, cherry, currant and a light herbal edge.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like Merlot-based reds, softer Cabernet blends, or approachable local reds that are not overly heavy.

Why buy it

A good pick for shoppers who want a New Jersey-made red blend with enough structure for dinner but an easygoing feel.

Best for

Weeknight meals, casual entertaining and customers exploring local New Jersey wineries.

Style

Medium-bodied, red-fruited and food-friendly, with Merlot softness and Cabernet-family structure.

Drinks like

New World Bordeaux-style red blend, Merlot-Cabernet blend, lighter Cabernet Franc blend

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but still useful for local-wine fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitplumblack cherryred currantraspberry
Earthdried herbs
Oaklight vanilla
Spicepepper

Pairs well with

Beef: burgers, meatloaf or grilled steak tips

Pork: roast pork with herbs

Pasta: baked ziti or tomato-sauced pasta

Cheese: aged cheddar or Gouda

Best occasions

local New Jersey wine nightcasual dinnerpizza and pastabackyard grillingeasy red for mixed groups

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
Not necessary; open 15-20 minutes before pouring if possible.
Glassware:
Standard red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
Drink or cellar:
Current-release, everyday red; drink now rather than 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 medium-bodied New Jersey red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, made in Valenzano's approachable Traditions style. Expect a smooth, everyday red with red and dark fruit character and enough structure for weeknight meals.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc red blend
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Producer
Valenzano Family Winery
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Appellation
New Jersey
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.6%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not stated by producer.
Vineyard source:
Product-specific vineyard source is not stated. The winery says it maintains 48 acres of farms in Shamong and also sources fruit locally and nationally.
Vessel:
Not stated by producer.
About the winery · Valenzano Family Winery ›

Valenzano Family Winery is based in Shamong, New Jersey, in the Pine Barrens. The family made its first commercial batch in 1996 and describes itself as a broad, approachable New Jersey wine brand with over 35 wines. The winery grows vineyards on its Shamong farms and also sources fruit locally and nationally. Its Traditions line focuses on classic wine styles, including this Cabernet Merlot blend.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot dry or sweet?
Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot taste like?
A medium-bodied Bordeaux-style blend with plum, cherry, currant and a light herbal edge.
What food pairs with Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot?
It pairs well with burgers, meatloaf or grilled steak tips, roast pork with herbs, baked ziti or tomato-sauced pasta and aged cheddar or Gouda.
How should I serve Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot?
Serve at 60-65°F. Not necessary; open 15-20 minutes before pouring if possible. Glass: Standard red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
Is Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot a good value?
Today it is $12.99, $4.00 (24%) below its recorded compare-at price of $16.99.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Valenzano Family Winery Cabernet Merlot?
750 ml bottle, 13.6% alcohol by volume.