About the wine
Smooth, sumptuous and OH-so-juicy Merlot
This juicy Merlot is a flavor explosion! Tom packed your dynamite red with bright red fruits, dark plums, and a smooth, toasty finish that rivals big-name Bordeaux wines (but without the price tag).
Harvesting lush, flavor-packed grapes from Lodi and Lake County let Tom capture full-on oomph for your Merlot – aging the wine with French Oak to magnify rich, decadent flavors.
This limited-production red’s just begging to be sipped alongside herb-crusted lamb chops or a sizzling steak. Pop it open an hour before serving dinner to really let the flavors open up!
Best before
Probably best over the next 4 years, though it may improve longer.
Serving advice
For the first 6-9 months after release, open 45-60 minutes before serving. If you don't have time for that, just do a lot of swirling in the glass. ;)
Food match
Grilled steak, lamb chops, or duck confit.
USA
California
Merlot
Smooth Red
14.2% ABV
750ml
Meet the winemaker - Tom Shula
- Tom Shula was one of our first 1,000 Angels. His passion for winemaking led him to make a barrel or two in his garage.
- His wines were so fantastic that we took a huge gamble. 49,999 other Angels teamed up and raised about a million bucks for Tom to work with his dream vineyards and make his dream wines at a professional, state-of-the-art winery!
- If you like rooting for the little guy, Tom's your man. He started in his garage and now he's making award-winning wines and living his dream. All thanks to you!
3,660 followers
26,886 ratings
We set our prices based on your feedback
Our customers help us decide our prices - and if you don’t think a wine is worth it, you get a full refund! Learn more.
$9.99
2017
Try the Tom Shula California Merlot 2017 then come back and tell us what you thought of it.
