Kenwood Merlot
Sonoma Merlot since 1970, poured by a Commack counter for decades.
The story behind Kenwood
Kenwood was founded in 1970 by John Sheela and his brothers-in-law Mike Lee and Marty Lee, on the old 1906 Pagani Brothers Winery site in Sonoma Valley. The house keeps a small lot philosophy: fruit from separate vineyards ferments apart, then blends. The Merlot pulls estate Sonoma Valley grapes together with grower fruit from the warmer Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley, aged in French and American oak.
We have sold Kenwood Merlot across this counter for a long stretch of those years, through fat vintages and lean ones. It has never tried to be a showpiece. It is a Sonoma red that shows up, tastes like plum and cherry, and does not ask you to think too hard about it.
Explore the Kenwood range
Two Merlots carry the Kenwood name here: the everyday Yulupa bottling and the Sonoma County Merlot, both 750mL, both built for the dinner table.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Merlot Yulupa 750mL | Merlot | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Plum, cherry, soft oak, easy weeknight pour |
| Kenwood Merlot 750mL | Merlot | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Sonoma Valley fruit, French and American oak, spice |
| Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Dark fruit, firm tannin, same house style |
| Kenwood Pinot Noir 750mL | Pinot Noir | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Red cherry, light body, cool cellar serve |
| Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Citrus, green herb, chilled white for the table |
| Kenwood Brut Yulupa 750mL | Sparkling | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Dry bubbles, green apple, aperitif pour |
Pinot NoirKenwood - Pinot Noir 750mL$15.99Out of stock
WineKenwood - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$10.99Out of stock
WineKenwood - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineKenwood - Merlot 750mL$13.99Out of stock
WineKenwood - Merlot Yulupa 750mL$10.99Out of stock
WineKenwood - Brut Yulupa 750mL$9.99Which Kenwood is right for you?
Kenwood Merlot Yulupa runs $10.99 for 750mL, and the Sonoma County Kenwood Merlot is $13.99. That is the whole spread, and it is a fair one. The Cabernet Sauvignon sits at $14.99, Pinot Noir at $15.99, Sauvignon Blanc at $10.99, and the Brut Yulupa at $9.99. Buy Kenwood Merlot online and pick it up curbside in Commack free, or take free local delivery over $250. Wine ships to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout.
Ten dollar bottle that handles tomato sauce, burgers, and a Tuesday without ceremony.
Wants the estate fruit and oak spice, not just the entry label, at $13.99.
Needs a red that pleases a mixed room and pours well with steak.