In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 best Merlot wines under $50. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the global wine market, the largest winery in the world, and the recent acquisition in the wine industry, head to 15 Best Merlot Wines Under $50.
5. Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri 2019
Insider Monkey Score: 6
Price: $46
The Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Rosso Cont’Ugo is a pure expression of Merlot from the Marchesi Antinori estate in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast. Produced with 100% Merlot, this vintage is fragrant and bright with aromas ranging from bold berries and raspberries to blue flowers and dried mint. The vineyards grow at an altitude that varies between 45 and 60 meters above sea level on clay-loam soils that are of alluvial origin that give the wine deep complex notes while preserving the fragrance and freshness typical of Merlot berries.
The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking since 1385. The Marchesi Antinori group also acquired the Napa Valley-based Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars earlier this year.
4. Rutherford Hill Merlot 2019
Insider Monkey Score: 6
Price: $31
Rutherford Hill 2019 is soft and luxurious with supple and refined Merlot grapes blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. The grapes are aged for 15 months in new French oak barrels.
It was announced earlier this year that the Terlato Wine Group has relaunched Rutherford Hill Winery, giving the Napa Valley wine brand a refresh and a new, more upscale position in the wine market, which Terlato has dubbed ‘Rutherford Hill, Reimagined’.
3. Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2020
Insider Monkey Score: 7
Price: $48
Inspired after a visit to Bordeaux, Dan Duckhorn produced the first vintage of Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot in 1978. Embodying the alluring beauty of great Napa Valley Merlot, this wine reveals vibrant aromas of red currant, ripe plum, black raspberry, cherry, and sweet baking spices, with hints of tea leaves and cocoa.
Duckhorn Vineyards is the most recognized and successful producer of Merlot in Napa Valley, and one of the most famous Merlot producers in the world. The Duckhorn Napa Valley 2020 is a Great Merlot Under $100.
2. L’Ecole N° 41 Estate Merlot 2019
Insider Monkey Score: 7
Price: $44
L’Ecole N° 41 is recognized as one of Washington State’s top producers of premium Merlot and this estate vineyard blend represents their best. This expressive Merlot reveals opulent aromatics of dark cherry and blackberry, fresh Mission figs, savory cedar, and coffee bean, completed with rose and a touch of sage.
1. Keenan Napa Valley Merlot 2018
Insider Monkey Score: 8
Price: $48
The 2018 Keenan Merlot is composed of 76% Keenan Estate Merlot, while 24% of the wine is Merlot fruit harvested from the Napa Carneros region. The ‘18 Merlot has been aged in 33% new French and American oak barrels for eighteen months. The resulting wine shows intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis.
Owned by Michael Keenan, the Keenan Winery is a solar powered, sustainably farmed vineyard producing some of the most awarded handcrafted wines in Napa Valley.
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