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Vendange Merlot

California Merlot, honest price, poured on Long Island for decades.

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The story

The story behind Vendange

Vendange takes its name from the French word for grape harvest, and Don Sebastiani launched the label in 1987 out of Sebastiani Vineyards in California. The Merlot is 100 percent Merlot fruit sourced across California and anchored in Acampo and Lodi, vinified as an easy everyday red with a light touch of toasty oak for mild wood and spice over bright red fruit. Constellation bought the label in 2001, and the value lines moved to The Wine Group in 2025.

We have sold this bottle through every one of those handoffs, and the wine has stayed steady: soft, dry, food-friendly, and priced so you can open it on a Tuesday. The brand also pioneered the airtight Tetra Pak Go-Pack, which keeps an open pour fresh without glass weight.

The lineup

Explore the Vendange range

Vendange Merlot comes in three sizes we stock or order: the 1.5L magnum for the table, the 500mL for a glass or two, and the 187mL for a single pour.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Vendange Merlot 1.5LCalifornia Merlot, magnumNot stated on labelSoft red fruit, light oak, dry finish; feeds a crowd
Vendange Merlot 500mLCalifornia Merlot, Tetra PakSame easy red fruit; resealable, keeps fresh
Vendange Merlot 187mLCalifornia Merlot, single serveOne glass, no cork, no waste
Vendange Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5LCalifornia Cabernet, magnumFirmer tannin, dark cherry, for grilled meat
Vendange Chardonnay 1.5LCalifornia Chardonnay, magnumRound apple and pear, low oak, party pour
Vendange White Zinfandel 1.5LCalifornia White Zinfandel, magnumSweet strawberry, chilled, warm weather crowd
Out of stockWineVendange - Chardonnay 500mL$3.99Out of stockWineVendange - Merlot 500mL$3.99Out of stockWineVendange - Cabernet Sauvignon 500mL$4.99Out of stockWineVendange - Pinot Grigio 500mL$3.99Out of stockVendange - Cabernet Sauvignon 187 mL - CabernetCabernetVendange - Cabernet Sauvignon 187mL$1.66Out of stockVendange - Merlot 187 mL - MerlotWineVendange - Merlot 187mL$1.66Out of stockWineVendange - White Zinfandel 750mL$6.99WineVendange - White Zinfandel 1.5L$9.99CabernetVendange - Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L$10.99WineVendange - Merlot 1.5L$9.99WineVendange - Pinot Grigio 1.5L$10.99WineVendange - Sauvignon Blanc 1.5L$10.99WineVendange - Chardonnay 1.5L$10.99
Buying guidance

Which Vendange is right for you?

Vendange Merlot is where value gets real. The 1.5L magnum runs $9.99, which works out to about a nickel an ounce and makes it the bottle we hand people feeding a backyard full of guests. The 500mL is $3.99 and the 187mL is $1.66, so you can buy a single glass without committing to a whole bottle. Compare the 1.5L Cabernet at $10.99 or the Chardonnay at $10.99 and you see the pattern: honest California wine, honest shelf price, no theater.

The Tuesday Night CookVendange Merlot 500mL

One or two glasses with meatloaf, no leftover bottle going flat.

The Backyard HostVendange Merlot 1.5L

$9.99 magnum pours for a crowd without wrecking the party budget.

The Single PourVendange Merlot 187mL

One glass with pizza, nothing to store, nothing to waste.

Make the most of it

Vendange cocktails and pairings

Serve Vendange Merlot slightly cool, 60 to 65 degrees, with simple food that does not fight the fruit.
Good to know

Vendange questions, answered

What does Vendange mean?
Vendange is the French word for grape harvest. The brand adopted it in 1987 when Don Sebastiani launched the label through Sebastiani Vineyards, and it has carried the name through its California production ever since.
Where is Vendange Merlot made?
Vendange Merlot is made in California, with operations anchored in Acampo and Lodi. The wine is 100 percent Merlot fruit sourced across the state and vinified as an everyday table red with a light toasty oak influence.
Who owns Vendange wine now?
Don Sebastiani founded the brand in 1987, and Sebastiani sold the label to Constellation Brands in 2001. The mass market value lines, including Vendange, transitioned to The Wine Group in 2025.
Is Vendange Merlot sweet or dry?
Vendange Merlot is a dry red wine. It shows soft red fruit and a mild oak, smoke, and spice note from light toasty barrel influence, with a gentle finish that keeps it easy to drink without residual sugar sweetness.
Can I get Vendange Merlot delivered or pick it up?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free curbside pickup in Commack, and free local delivery over $250. Wine ships only to states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout.
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