Casa Julia Merlot
Casa Julia Merlot, an easy everyday red from Commack.
The story behind Casa Julia
Merlot is the soft, round red that made it easy for a lot of people to start drinking red wine. The grape gives plum and black cherry fruit, low tannin and a smooth finish, and it is the backbone of the right bank of Bordeaux as well as the easy drinking reds of Chile and California. It is a red you can open on a Tuesday without a plan.
We keep Casa Julia Merlot here in Commack as a small, single brand listing, one or two bottles at a time. It is a straightforward, uncomplicated Merlot at a fair price, and we are glad to have it on the shelf.
Explore the Casa Julia range
Two Casa Julia reds in the store, both at the same everyday price, one Merlot and one Cabernet.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Julia Merlot 750mL | Red wine, Merlot | 750mL | Plum and cherry, soft tannin, smooth finish |
| Casa Julia Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon | 750mL | Darker fruit, a little more grip, firm finish |
Which Casa Julia is right for you?
Both Casa Julia bottles are priced at 10.98, so the choice comes down to style rather than budget. The Merlot is the softer, rounder pour; the Cabernet Sauvignon has a bit more structure and grip. At that price it is an easy bottle to keep around the house for a weeknight dinner.
Soft and smooth, opens without ceremony and suits dinner any night.
More grip and darker fruit to stand up to grilled meat.
Casa Julia cocktails and pairings
Pour the Merlot with simple, savory food where the soft fruit can do the work.