Emmolo Merlot
Emmolo Merlot is Napa Valley Merlot from one of the valley's first families — a 100% Merlot red wine in a 750mL bottle, made by Jenny Wagner of the Wagner Family of Wine (the Caymus family). Fruit comes from the family's Oak Knoll district and Rutherford vineyards, where cooler sites and gravelly soils let the Merlot hang longer on the vine; the wine ages about 19 months in 100% French oak barrels. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Varietal: 100% Merlot — 750mL, Napa Valley
- Vineyards: Oak Knoll district + Rutherford estate fruit
- Oak: ~19 months in 100% French oak barrels
- Winemaker: Jenny Wagner, Emmolo (Wagner Family of Wine)
- Style: Napa Merlot — plush, polished, food-friendly
A Wagner Family Merlot
The Wagner family has farmed Napa Valley since the 1850s, and Emmolo is Jenny Wagner's project — named for her mother's family, the Emmolos, and run by Jenny since about 2011. Where Caymus built its name on Cabernet, Emmolo is the family's love letter to Merlot: fruit from Oak Knoll, the valley's cooler southern end, where Merlot ripens slowly and keeps its freshness. Shop more red wine or browse everything from Emmolo at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Expect the classic Napa Merlot profile: ripe plum and black cherry, mocha and vanilla from the French oak, with soft, rounded tannins and a long, polished finish.
How to Enjoy
Decant for 30–60 minutes and serve at cellar temperature alongside roast lamb, mushroom risotto, or a proper burger — Merlot's home turf is the dinner table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Emmolo?
Jenny Wagner, of the Wagner Family of Wine — the family behind Caymus Vineyards. The brand is named for her maternal family, the Emmolos.
What vintage is this bottle?
The listing title carries no vintage — check the shelf bottle; current retail vintages are 2021 and 2022, and the ABV varies by vintage.
Is it 100% Merlot?
Yes — 100% Merlot from Napa Valley estate vineyards.
Napa Merlot from the Caymus family — order Emmolo Merlot online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.