Bottle details and recorded prices
Buccella Merlot 2016 Wine (75cl)
A 2016 wine from California, USA, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
| Producer | Buccella |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Region | California |
| Country | USA |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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Grape profile
The wine
Buccella Merlot 2016 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2016 other wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in California, USA.
Typical grape profile: Cabernet Sauvignon — Blackcurrant, cedar, graphite; ages well, especially in Bordeaux blends; Merlot — Plum, black cherry, chocolate; softer and rounder than Cabernet Sauvignon. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot growing profiles. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Recorded price observations
Earlier prices from the named shops. Each date is the day that price was seen, not confirmation of stock today.
| Observed | Market | Retailer | Recorded price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | uk | 8Wines UK | GBP 128.05 |
Daily recorded price history
The latest 90 records, newest first. Low and high refer to the prices collected in that country and currency on that date. Delivery is extra.
| Observed | Market | Currency | Recorded low | Recorded high | Retailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-08-10 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-08-03 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-08-02 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-08-01 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-07-28 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-07-27 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-07-26 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
| 2026-07-25 | uk | GBP | 128.05 | 128.05 | 1 |
Read the retailer’s description
The description below is the retailer’s own wording.
Cellar for 15 years or more. It can benefit from decanting. The Bucella winery was founded in Napa Valley in 2002 by Bill and Alicia Deem. Their love for wine had been clear since 1990 when they shared a bottle of Gaja over their first date. This small winery is now widely known for its rich and intense wines produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Rhône varieties. The wine is made up of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from two hillside vineyards in the famous Hyde Vineyard, in Carneros, where yields are low, typically less than two tons per acre. The wine is aged for 18 months in 70% new French oak. It is a young, fresh, and accessible wine, despite having the typical richness and roundness of Merlot. Buccella Merlot is fresh and vibrant and has a deep and captivating color. The nose is dominated by seductive aromas of black cardamom, nutmeg, plum and blackberry, along with purple flowers such as violets and lavender, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is soft but powerful, savory, and structured, with flavors of raspberry jam and plum concentrate. In the end it remains with a long and intense flavor of red fruits. Try it with lamb, beef or aged Pecorino cheese.