Merlot: Smooth Operator with a Dark Side

Merlot: Soft? Sure. Boring? Never.
Don’t let the haters fool you—when Merlot’s done right, it’s pure velvet. Plush tannins, dark berries, a little cocoa, and just enough edge to keep it interesting. From Right Bank royalty to underdog stunners, these are the bottles that prove Merlot never lost it—it just stopped performing for people who didn’t get it.