Dark Wood Merlot
Dark Wood Merlot: three liters of honest, everyday red.
The story behind Dark Wood
Dark Wood is a boxed wine label, and boxed Merlot is one of the most practical things on a shelf. The bag inside keeps air out, so an opened three liter box holds its footing for weeks rather than days, which is why it shows up at parties, rentals, and second homes. Merlot itself is the soft side of Bordeaux: plum and black cherry, low tannin, an easy finish that does not ask you to think too hard.
We have sold a lot of Dark Wood over the years, and we will be straight with you: this is not a wine with a famous chateau behind it. It is a value pour, and it is honest about that. What you get is a full three liters, roughly four bottles, of smooth, fruit forward red that works with a Tuesday dinner as well as it does with a crowd. That is the whole pitch.
Explore the Dark Wood range
Three Dark Wood varietals in the same three liter format, all at one price, so you can stock the table without overthinking it.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Wood Merlot 3L | Red, boxed | 3L | Plum and black cherry, soft tannin, easy finish |
| Dark Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 3L | Red, boxed | 3L | Firmer, darker fruit, good with grilled meat |
| Dark Wood Pinot Noir 3L | Red, boxed | 3L | Lighter body, red cherry, serve slightly chilled |
Which Dark Wood is right for you?
All three Dark Wood boxes sit at $12.99, and each one holds three liters, which is about four standard bottles. Do the math and it lands under four dollars a bottle, which is the reason people buy two. The Merlot is the softest of the three and the easiest to pour for a mixed room. The Cabernet has more grip for grilled food, and the Pinot Noir is lighter and takes a chill well. Same price, three different jobs.
One box covers a party and the leftovers keep for weeks.
Soft, fruit forward red at under four dollars a bottle.
More structure and darker fruit to stand up to charred meat.