Kenwood Vineyards Merlot
Kenwood Vineyards Merlot is a 750mL California Merlot from Kenwood Vineyards in Sonoma Valley — a plush, fruit-first red blending Mendocino County structure with Sonoma County richness, made by one of Sonoma's pioneering small-lot wineries. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: Merlot
- Sourcing: Mendocino County and Sonoma County, California
- Style: Oak-aged, dry red
- Producer: Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma Valley
Small-Lot Merlot from a 1970 Sonoma Pioneer
Kenwood Vineyards was established in 1970 in the former Pagani Brothers Winery — a historic Sonoma Valley cellar dating to 1906 — by John Sheela and his brothers-in-law Mike and Marty Lee. The winery's signature is small-lot winemaking: each vineyard lot is kept separate through fermentation and aging so the final blend can be built piece by piece. This Merlot draws on Mendocino County fruit for structure and natural acidity and Sonoma County fruit for rich, ripe flavour. Browse more wine, visit the Kenwood Vineyards vendor page, or compare a coastal red, J Vineyards California Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Boysenberry and cherry with a hint of thyme. Palate: Ripe red and dark fruit with cocoa nib and vanilla, balanced tannins and a rich mouthfeel. Finish: Long and smooth.
How to Enjoy
Serve at cool room temperature with flavourful pasta, roast turkey, pork or beef — the winery's own pairing shortlist for this Merlot. It is soft enough to drink on its own once opened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Kenwood Merlot come from? The California bottling blends Mendocino County and Sonoma County fruit, made by Kenwood Vineyards in Sonoma Valley.
Is Kenwood Merlot dry or sweet? Dry — the wine is made in a dry style (under 5 g/L residual sugar in the competition-listed profile) with ripe fruit flavour rather than sweetness.
What food pairs with it? Flavourful pasta dishes, turkey, pork and beef, per the winery's winemaker notes.
Plush, versatile and Sonoma-born — order Kenwood Vineyards Merlot online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.