Joel Gott California Merlot has aromas of cherries, raspberries and blueberries with baking spices and notes of vanilla. An ideal pairing with a grilled steak and blue cheese dressing salad or grilled chicken and roasted pork loin. Together, the small, dynamic team at Joel Gott Wines shares the same love and dedication for wine making. Since 1996, Joel Gott Wines have all the things that matter: structure, sweet fruit, tannins, color, mouthfeel, and they have a great time making it. This wine has 13.5% alcohol by volume.