Spellbound Merlot

California

Spellbound wines are sourced from winegrowing regions throughout California where warm sun and cool, moonlight nights result in expressive, approachable, balanced wines. These wines are true to their roots, expressing ripe varietal character with a style that elevates every occasion — from special events to everyday meals around the family table.

Tasting Notes

Spellbound Merlot is approachable, with deep flavors of ripe berry and balanced American oak. This wine was created to demonstrate the dark yet playful profile of Merlot with its soft tannins and rich aromatics of mixed berry pie, cocoa, cigar box and decadent leather.

Food Pairings

Enjoy this wine on its own or with a broad range of dishes like roasted chicken, hearty pasta, grilled meats, and even beef stroganoff. Spices like garlic, oregano, bay leaf or sage also pair well.

Technical Info

Varietal: Merlot
Aging: American & French Oak
Alcohol: 13.5%

Spellbound wines are sourced from winegrowing regions throughout California where warm sun and cool, moonlight nights result in expressive, approachable, balanced wines. These wines are true to their roots, expressing ripe varietal character with a style that elevates every occasion—from special events to everyday meals around the family table.

Tasting Notes

Spellbound Merlot is approachable, with deep flavors of ripe berry and balanced American oak. This wine was created to demonstrate the dark yet playful profile of Merlot with its soft tannins and rich aromatics of mixed berry pie, cocoa, cigar box and decadent leather.

Food Pairings

Enjoy this wine on its own or with a broad range of dishes like roasted chicken, hearty pasta, grilled meats, and even beef stroganoff. Spices like garlic, oregano, bay leaf or sage also pair well.

Technical Info

Varietal: MERLOT
Aging: AMERICAN & FRENCH OAK
Alcohol: 13.5%

Spellbound wines are sourced from winegrowing regions throughout California where warm sun and cool, moonlight nights result in expressive, approachable, balanced wines. These wines are true to their roots, expressing ripe varietal character with a style that elevates every occasion—from special events to everyday meals around the family table.

Tasting Notes

Spellbound Merlot is approachable, with deep flavors of ripe berry and balanced American oak. This wine was created to demonstrate the dark yet playful profile of Merlot with its soft tannins and rich aromatics of mixed berry pie, cocoa, cigar box and decadent leather.

Food Pairings

Enjoy this wine on its own or with a broad range of dishes like roasted chicken, hearty pasta, grilled meats, and even beef stroganoff. Spices like garlic, oregano, bay leaf or sage also pair well.

Technical Info

Varietal: MERLOT
Aging: AMERICAN & FRENCH OAK
Alcohol: 13.5%

Spellbound wines are sourced from winegrowing regions throughout California where warm sun and cool, moonlight nights result in expressive, approachable, balanced wines. These wines are true to their roots, expressing ripe varietal character with a style that elevates every occasion—from special events to everyday meals around the family table.

Tasting Notes

Spellbound Merlot is approachable, with deep flavors of ripe berry and balanced American oak. This wine was created to demonstrate the dark yet playful profile of Merlot with its soft tannins and rich aromatics of mixed berry pie, cocoa, cigar box and decadent leather.

Food Pairings

Enjoy this wine on its own or with a broad range of dishes like roasted chicken, hearty pasta, grilled meats, and even beef stroganoff. Spices like garlic, oregano, bay leaf or sage also pair well.

Technical Info

Varietal: MERLOT
Aging: AMERICAN & FRENCH OAK
Alcohol: 13.5%

Spellbound wines are sourced from winegrowing regions throughout California where warm sun and cool, moonlight nights result in expressive, approachable, balanced wines. These wines are true to their roots, expressing ripe varietal character with a style that elevates every occasion—from special events to everyday meals around the family table.

Tasting Notes

Spellbound Merlot is approachable, with deep flavors of ripe berry and balanced American oak. This wine was created to demonstrate the dark yet playful profile of Merlot with its soft tannins and rich aromatics of mixed berry pie, cocoa, cigar box and decadent leather.

Food Pairings

Enjoy this wine on its own or with a broad range of dishes like roasted chicken, hearty pasta, grilled meats, and even beef stroganoff. Spices like garlic, oregano, bay leaf or sage also pair well.

Technical Info

Varietal: MERLOT
Aging: BARREL AND STAINLESS STEEL
Alcohol: 13.5%

2023-08-01

Silver

medal

Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition, August 2023

""

Close Review

Read Full Review
2023-01-21

Silver

Medal

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2023

""

Close Review

Read Full Review

2020-10-28

Silver

medal

San Francisco International Wine Competition, October 2020

""

Close Review

Read Full Review
2020-07-01

93

points

Sunset International Wine Competition, July 2020

""

Close Review

Read Full Review
2020-07-01

Gold

medal

Sunset International Wine Competition, July 2020

""

Close Review

Read Full Review

TRADE & MEDIA ASSETS /////////////////

2022 Spellbound Merlot – Tasting Note

Spellbound Family of Wines – Beauty

2020 Spellbound Merlot Tasting Note

2019 Spellbound Merlot Tasting Note

Spellbound Merlot – Non Vintage – Bottle – New Design

Spellbound Merlot – Non Vintage – Label – Old Design

2017 Spellbound Merlot Tasting Note

Spellbound Merlot Shelftalker

2016 Spellbound Merlot Tasting Note

Spellbound Merlot – Non Vintage – Bottle – Old Design