Mendocino County is Cannonball’s darling when it comes to sourcing Merlot. With its warm afternoons, rich varied soils, elevation, ocean breezes, and the reliable morning fog pattern, the region provides an excellent climate for maturing the blue and red fruit flavors that we prize in Merlot.

Plum, blackberry, and hibiscus fruit on the palate with soft notes of baking spices. Berry-driven and savory, the mid-palate is juicy, generous, and round with soft, supple tannins on the entry that become firmer and more refined on the finish.

“Cannonball 2020 Merlot is a consistent crowd pleaser red and great value as well at $23. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fruit driven with dark berry, plum, bright cherry, baking spices, cocoa and smoky vanilla flavours rich, smooth and lingering on the palate. Pour with BBQ fare or enjoy on its own.”
91 points, Natalie Maclean, June 2023