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Woodbridge Merlot

Woodbridge · California · United States

87 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$7.99$10.99 save $3.00 (27%)
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Why it’s a great value

Woodbridge Merlot is $7.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $10.99 — a saving of $3.00 (27%). It carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast 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
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Soft cherry and raspberry Merlot with a little mocha and vanilla-oak roundness.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like smooth, fruit-forward California reds that are softer than Cabernet Sauvignon.

Why buy it

A dependable, inexpensive California Merlot for everyday dinners and casual entertaining.

Best for

Pot roast, burgers, Bolognese, pork chops, and chocolate desserts.

Style

Soft, medium-bodied, red-fruited California Merlot with gentle oak accents.

Drinks like

Other easygoing California Merlot, softer red blends, or lighter-bodied California Cabernet.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly

Flavor notes

Fruitraspberryred cherryripe red berrydark cherryplum
Oakvanilla oaktoasty mocha oak
Othermochachocolatecherry cola

Pairs well with

Beef: hearty pot roast(winery pick)

Pasta: hearty pasta with Bolognese sauce

Dessert: warm chocolate lava cake(winery pick)

Best occasions

weeknight dinnercasual cookoutpizza or pasta nighteasy party redafter-dinner chocolate dessert

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open shortly before serving.
Glassware:
Universal red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
Drink or cellar:
Best enjoyed young for its soft fruit and easy texture.
After opening:
Recork and refrigerate; best within 3-4 days.

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

About this wine

Woodbridge Merlot is a soft, medium-bodied California red with raspberry, red cherry, dark cherry and subtle vanilla-oak notes. It is an easygoing everyday Merlot for roast beef, burgers, hearty pasta or a casual glass with chocolate dessert.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Merlot
Grapes
Merlot
Producer
Woodbridge
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
The wine is labeled California. Woodbridge Winery is based near Lodi, California, but the producer page for this Merlot states California rather than a narrower AVA.
About the winery · Woodbridge ›

Woodbridge was established by Robert Mondavi in 1979 near his childhood home of Lodi, California. The winery was created to make true-to-varietal California wines for everyday occasions and accessible price points. Woodbridge's story emphasizes approachable wines, work with local growers, and blending lots for balanced final wines. The brand remains based in Acampo, California.

Critic reviews

87/100Wine Enthusiast

“Medium-bodied, dry and well-balanced, with generous cherry and raspberry flavors.”

Reviewed: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Merlot (2017) — Jim Gordon, 2019-12-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Woodbridge Merlot dry or sweet?
Woodbridge Merlot is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Woodbridge Merlot taste like?
Soft cherry and raspberry Merlot with a little mocha and vanilla-oak roundness.
What food pairs with Woodbridge Merlot?
It pairs well with hearty pot roast, warm chocolate lava cake, hearty pasta with Bolognese sauce and burgers or grilled steak.
How should I serve Woodbridge Merlot?
Serve at 60-65°F. No decant needed; open shortly before serving. Glass: Universal red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
Is Woodbridge Merlot a good value?
Today it is $7.99, $3.00 (27%) below its recorded compare-at price of $10.99. It also holds a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Woodbridge Merlot?
750 ml bottle.