Best Merlot in Napa Valley
Merlot in Napa Valley produces plush, approachable wines with velvety tannins and flavors of plum, cherry, and cocoa. Often overshadowed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot rewards those who seek it out with exceptional value and drinkability.
The wineries below showcase Napa Valley's best Merlot producers, from elegant, Bordeaux-inspired blends to rich, single-varietal bottlings.
44 Wineries Found
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VerifiedTrefethen Family Vineyards
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Crafting distinguished estate-grown wines in Napa Valley for over fifty years.
4.9(802)
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VerifiedPaloma Vineyard
$$$St. Helena · St Helena
Craftsmanship in Every Sip, Your Spring Mountain Winery
4.9(152)
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VerifiedChappellet Winery
$$$$St. Helena · St Helena
Chappellet Winery: A legacy of exceptional wines from Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill.
4.9(149)
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VerifiedBackstage Winery
$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Experience handcrafted wines in a serene Tuscan-inspired setting.
4.9(121)
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VerifiedDavis Estates
$$$$Calistoga · Calistoga
A family-owned winery dedicated to crafting premier Napa Valley wines.
4.9(446)
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VerifiedTruchard Vineyards
$$Stags Leap District · Napa
4.9(150)
VerifiedB Cellars
$$$$Oakville · Napa
Elevate your wine tasting experience at B Cellars.
4.9(155)
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VerifiedHendry Winery
$$Stags Leap District · Napa
A family-run estate in Napa Valley, crafting exceptional wines from estate-grown grapes since 1939.
4.8(132)
ReservationDog OK
VerifiedShafer Vineyards
$$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
One of Napa Valley's most celebrated historic wineries.
4.8(53)
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VerifiedJessup Cellars
$$Yountville · Yountville
Boutique Winery in Yountville
4.8(309)
Dog OK
VerifiedBrown Downtown Napa
$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Experience the rich heritage and exceptional Zinfandels of Brown Estate in Napa Valley.
4.8(262)
VerifiedJohn Anthony Vineyards
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
4.8(228)
VerifiedTamber Bey Vineyards
$$$Calistoga · Calistoga
A unique winery blending fine wine with equestrian passion.
4.7(265)
ReservationDog OK
VerifiedLouis M. Martini Winery
$$$St. Helena · St Helena
Experience the legacy of Napa Valley Cabernet at Louis M. Martini Winery.
4.7(243)
Kid Friendly*
VerifiedCakebread Cellars
$$$St. Helena · Rutherford
Premier Napa Valley wines and tastings since 1973.
4.7(668)
ReservationKid Friendly
VerifiedRegusci Winery
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Experience the legacy of five generations at Regusci Winery.
4.7(162)
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedBouchaine Vineyards
$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Discover the beauty and vibrant wines of Bouchaine Vineyards in Carneros.
4.7(250)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedMarkham Vineyards
$$St. Helena · St Helena
A pioneer in Napa Valley Merlot, Markham Vineyards offers unforgettable wine tasting experiences.
4.7(187)
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedRombauer Vineyards
$$$St. Helena · St Helena
Celebrating the joy of wine since 1972.
4.7(437)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedPEJU Winery
$$$St. Helena · Rutherford
Experience the heart of Napa Valley at PEJU Winery, where family and wine come together.
4.6(676)
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedFrog's Leap Winery
$$$Rutherford · Rutherford
Playful organic winery with beautiful gardens.
4.6(635)
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedSilver Oak Cellars
$$$$Oakville · Oakville
Cabernet Sauvignon specialists aged in American oak.
4.6(450)
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VerifiedSt. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
$$$St. Helena · Rutherford
Experience the essence of Napa Valley with St. Supéry's sustainable estate wines.
4.6(243)
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedRutherford Ranch Winery
$$$St. Helena · St Helena
Experience the essence of Napa at Rutherford Ranch Winery.
4.6(218)
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VerifiedNapa Cellars
$St. Helena · Oakville
A Napa Valley classic since 1976.
4.6(181)
Kid Friendly
VerifiedMerryvale Vineyards
$$$St. Helena · St Helena
Merryvale Vineyards: Where Napa Valley wines meet European craftsmanship.
4.6(152)
Dog OK
VerifiedMayacamas Vineyards
$$$$Mount Veeder · Napa
Experience the legacy of Mayacamas Vineyards, where tradition meets exceptional winemaking.
4.6(67)
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VerifiedGrgich Hills Estate
$$$St. Helena · Rutherford
A pioneer in regenerative organic winemaking in Napa Valley.
4.6(446)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedTrinitas Cellars
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Savor the Spirit of Napa Valley with Trinitas Cellars.
4.6(155)
Kid Friendly*
VerifiedGoosecross Cellars
$$Yountville · Yountville
New Napa wines, Old Napa vibes.
4.6(125)
ReservationDog OK
VerifiedDuckhorn Vineyards
$$$$St. Helena · St Helena
Experience the legacy of Duckhorn Vineyards, a pioneer in Napa Valley winemaking.
4.6(370)
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VerifiedLaird Family Estate
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Experience the essence of Napa Valley at Laird Family Estate.
4.6(214)
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedPine Ridge Vineyards
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Experience the elegance of Napa Valley at Pine Ridge Vineyards.
4.5(279)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedMadonna Estate Winery
$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Discover the elegance of organically grown wines at Madonna Estate Winery.
4.5(353)
Dog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedTurnbull Wine Cellars
$$$St. Helena · Oakville
Exceptional wines from the Napa Valley, as it should be.
4.5(168)
Dog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedPangloss Cellars
$$Stags Leap District · Sonoma
Experience the essence of Sonoma at Pangloss Cellars.
4.5(149)
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VerifiedMiner Family Winery
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Experience the heart of Napa Valley at Miner Family Winery.
4.5(149)
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly*
VerifiedStags' Leap Winery
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Experience the rich history and exceptional wines of Stags' Leap Winery.
4.4(288)
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VerifiedCuvaison Estate Wines
$$Carneros (Napa) · Napa
Experience exceptional wines from the heart of Napa Valley's Los Carneros region.
4.4(144)
ReservationDog OK
VerifiedSterling Vineyards
$$$Calistoga · Calistoga
Experience breathtaking views and award-winning wines at Sterling Vineyards.
4.3(1,022)
ReservationKid Friendly*
VerifiedSilverado Vineyards
$$$Stags Leap District · Napa
Experience 100% estate-grown Napa wines at Silverado Vineyards.
4.3(229)
VerifiedBeaulieu Vineyard
$$St. Helena · Rutherford
Experience the perfect blend of history and innovation at Beaulieu Vineyard.
4.3(209)
VerifiedCastello di Amorosa
$$$Calistoga · Calistoga
Experience the magic of Tuscany in Napa Valley at Castello di Amorosa.
4.2(4,679)
ReservationDog OKKid Friendly
VerifiedPlumpJack Winery
$$$$Oakville · Oakville
Pioneer of screwcaps on premium Cabernet.
3.6(196)
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