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Merlot in America: 682 Wineries That Grow It

Merlot is a red wine grape grown by 682 wineries in the United States, most heavily in California, Washington, New York. Within those states it concentrates in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Puget Sound & Woodinville. It is planted in 35 states altogether. Every producer below has Merlot listed on their own website or in the public record, and each entry links straight to them.

Where These Wineries Are

Merlot in America: 682 Wineries That Grow It

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

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Where Merlot Grows in America

California

Washington

New York

Oregon

Pennsylvania

North Carolina

Ohio

Colorado

Best Regions for Merlot

Napa Valley

Sonoma County

Puget Sound & Woodinville

Columbia Valley

Walla Walla Valley

Southern California

Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo

Monterey & Santa Lucia Highlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Which US states grow Merlot?

It is grown commercially in California, Washington, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, North Carolina.

How many American wineries make Merlot?

682 US wineries list Merlot on their own website.

Is Merlot a red or white grape?

Merlot is a red wine grape.

What is Merlot also called?

Merlot is not commonly known by another name in the United States.

States

Merlot Wineries in California · Merlot Wineries in Washington · Merlot Wineries in New York · Merlot Wineries in Oregon · Merlot Wineries in Pennsylvania · Merlot Wineries in North Carolina · Merlot Wineries in Ohio · Merlot Wineries in Colorado · Merlot Wineries in Michigan · Merlot Wineries in Maryland

Regions

Merlot in Napa Valley · Merlot in Sonoma County · Merlot in Puget Sound & Woodinville · Merlot in Columbia Valley · Merlot in Walla Walla Valley · Merlot in Southern California · Merlot in Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo · Merlot in Monterey & Santa Lucia Highlands · Merlot in North Carolina & Yadkin Valley · Merlot in Pennsylvania & New Jersey

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.