Camelot Merlot
California Merlot, six months in oak, priced for Tuesday.
The story behind Camelot
Camelot started in 1993 as a boutique line, and it now sits in the portfolio of O'Neill Vintners and Distillers out of Parlier, California. The Merlot is 100% California fruit, pulled from Lodi, the Central Coast and the North Coast rather than one vineyard. Cool-climate grapes go in with warm-climate fruit to keep ripe cherry and raspberry in balance with real acidity and supple tannins.
Chief Winemaker Mark Rasmussen has overseen the line, and the method is consistent: about six months in French and American oak, enough to add soft wood notes without burying the fruit. We have poured it at this counter for years because it behaves like a serious red at a table-wine number. No medals to brag about. Just a dependable bottle.
Explore the Camelot range
Camelot keeps the lineup tight: the same California blending approach across five varietals, in 750mL and 1.5L formats. The Merlot is the one to start with.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Merlot 750mL | Red, Merlot | 13.5% ABV | Cherry, raspberry, spicy dark chocolate, soft oak |
| Camelot Merlot 1.5L | Red, Merlot | 13.5% ABV | Same wine, magnum format for a crowd |
| Camelot Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red, Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5% ABV | Darker fruit, firmer structure, same value tier |
| Camelot Pinot Noir 750mL | Red, Pinot Noir | 13.5% ABV | Lighter body, red berry, gentle tannin |
| Camelot Chardonnay 750mL | White, Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV | Orchard fruit, soft oak, easy finish |
| Camelot Pinot Grigio 1.5L | White, Pinot Grigio | 13.5% ABV | Crisp, citrus-driven, party-size bottle |
WineCamelot - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$6.00Out of stock
Pinot NoirCamelot - Pinot Noir 750mL$6.00Out of stock
WineCamelot - Merlot 750mL$6.00Out of stock
WineCamelot - Chardonnay 1.5L$11.99Out of stock
Pinot GrigioCamelot - Pinot Grigio 1.5L$12.99Out of stock
WineCamelot - Pinot Grigio 750mL$6.00Out of stock
WineCamelot - Merlot 1.5L$11.99Out of stock
WineCamelot - Chardonnay 750mL$6.00Which Camelot is right for you?
The 750mL bottle of Camelot Merlot runs $6, and the 1.5L is $11.99, which works out to roughly four glasses of red for the price of two. That is the whole argument. You can keep a bottle open for a Tuesday pasta night without flinching, and the magnum covers a holiday table or a backyard gathering without a second trip. The rest of the line sits in the same neighborhood: Chardonnay and Cabernet at $6, Pinot Grigio 1.5L at $12.99. Buy Camelot Merlot online and we will have it ready at the counter in Commack.
Soft tannins handle red sauce, grilled beef and roasted pork without a decant.
One magnum, eight glasses, no one has to open a second bottle.
Same price and oak treatment, a shade more grip for steak night.