Winery Information
Winery Information for: Merriam Vineyards
Winery Location: US > CA > North Coast > Sonoma County > Sonoma Valley > Russian River Valley
Winery Founded: 2000
Winery Founded by: Peter and Diana Merriam
Winery Current Owner: Peter and Diana Merriam
Winery Description: Nestled in the Eastern Hills of the Russian River Valley, Merriam Vineyards offers a warm and inviting wine country experience centered around organically farmed estate vineyards, award-winning wines, and genuine family hospitality. Guests can enjoy seated tastings overlooking the vineyards, elevated wine experiences with charcuterie pairings, or immersive winery tours featuring samples pulled directly from the barrel. Inspired by the Merriam family’s passion for French-style winemaking and sustainable farming, each experience highlights the unique terroir of their estate properties. Whether relaxing on the terrace, exploring the organic vineyards, or discovering Merriam’s elegant Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals, visitors are invited to slow down and experience the beauty of Healdsburg wine country in a truly intimate setting.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.merriamvineyards.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://www.merriamvineyards.com/
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Winery Founded: 2000
Winery Founded by: Peter and Diana Merriam
Winery Current Owner: Peter and Diana Merriam
Winery Description: Nestled in the Eastern Hills of the Russian River Valley, Merriam Vineyards offers a warm and inviting wine country experience centered around organically farmed estate vineyards, award-winning wines, and genuine family hospitality. Guests can enjoy seated tastings overlooking the vineyards, elevated wine experiences with charcuterie pairings, or immersive winery tours featuring samples pulled directly from the barrel. Inspired by the Merriam family’s passion for French-style winemaking and sustainable farming, each experience highlights the unique terroir of their estate properties. Whether relaxing on the terrace, exploring the organic vineyards, or discovering Merriam’s elegant Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals, visitors are invited to slow down and experience the beauty of Healdsburg wine country in a truly intimate setting.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.merriamvineyards.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://www.merriamvineyards.com/
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Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/MerriamVineyards
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Last updated information for this winery on: 5/18/2026
Merriam Vineyards wine releases
2026 Wine Releases
- January 2026; 2024 Danielle's Estate Fume Blanc ($44), 2023 Windacre Estate Merlot ($56), 2023 Windacre Estate Cabernet Franc ($60), 2022 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon ($88)
- February 2026;
- March 2026;
- April 2026; 2024 Evanthea's Estate Chardonnay ($48), 2023 Windacre Estate Malbec ($56), 2024 Eastside Estate Pinot Noir ($56), 2023 Right Bank Red Blend ($84)
- May 2026;
- June 2026;
- July 2026;
- August 2026;
- September 2026;
- October 2026;
- November 2026;
- December 2026;
2025 Wine Releases
- January 2025; 2023 Eastside Estate Fume Blanc ($42), 2022 Lower Pond Vineyard Malbec ($54), 2022 Windacre Estate Cabernet Franc ($60), 2021 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon ($88)
- February 2025;
- March 2025;
- April 2025; 2023 Danielle's Estate Fume Blanc ($44), 2022 Windacre Estate Merlot ($56), 2023 Eastside Estate Pinot Noir ($56), 2022 Right Bank Red Blend ($84)
- May 2025;
- June 2025;
- July 2025;
- August 2025;
- September 2025; 2023 Eastside Estate Chardonnay ($46), 2022 Windacre Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($60), 2023 Diana's Estate Pinot Noir ($58), 2022 Miktos Red Blend ($84)
- October 2025;
- November 2025;
- December 2025;
2024 Wine Releases
- January 2024; 2022 Eastside Estate Fume Blanc ($42), 2021 Sonoma County Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($38), 2021 Lower Pond Vineyard Malbec ($54), 2021 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($60)
- February 2024;
- March 2024;
- April 2024; 2022 Danielle's Estate Fume Blanc ($42), 2021 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($56), 2022 Eastside Estate Pinot Noir ($56), 2021 Right Bank Red Blend ($84)
- May 2024;
- June 2024;
- July 2024;
- August 2024;
- September 2024; 2022 Eastside Estate Chardonnay ($46), 2021 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($60), 2022 Diana's Estate Pinot Noir ($56), 2021 Miktos Red Blend ($84)
- October 2024;
- November 2024;
- December 2024;
2023 Wine Releases
- January 2023; 2021 Danielle's Vineyard Fume Blanc ($42), 2021 Diana's Vineyard Pinot Noir ($56), 2020 Lower Pond Vineyard Malbec ($54), 2019 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon ($88)
- February 2023;
- March 2023;
- April 2023; 2022 Sonoma County Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($30), 2021 Quail Run Vineyard Pinot Noir ($52), 2020 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($54), 2020 Right Bank Red Blend ($84)
- May 2023;
- June 2023;
- July 2023;
- August 2023;
- September 2023; 2021 Undisclosed Vineyard Chardonnay ($46), 2021 Sned Red Blend ($38), 2020 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($60), 2020 Miktos Red Blend ($84)
- October 2023;
- November 2023;
- December 2023;
2022 Wine Releases
- January 2022; 2020 Danielle's Vineyard Fume Blanc ($38), 2020 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($38), 2019 Lower Pond Vineyard Malbec ($54), 2018 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($88)
- February 2022;
- March 2022;
- April 2022; 2021 Sonoma County Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($30), 2019 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($54), 2019 Diana's Vineyard Pinot Noir ($56), 2019 Right Bank Red Blend ($84)
- May 2022;
- June 2022;
- July 2022;
- August 2022;
- September 2022; 2020 Undisclosed Vineyard Chardonnay ($46), 2019 SNED Red Blend ($38), 2019 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($60), 2019 Miktos Red Blend ($84)
- October 2022;
- November 2022;
- December 2022;
2021 Wine Releases
- January 2021; 2019 Estate Fume Blanc ($32), 2018 Cuvee Pinot Noir ($34), 2018 Right Bank Red Blend ($58), 2018 Lower Pond Vineyard Malbec ($45), 2016 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($34)
- February 2021;
- March 2021;
- April 2021; 2020 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($25), 2017 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($38), 2018 Estate Pinot Noir ($45), 2018 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($45), 2013 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($88)
- May 2021;
- June 2021;
- July 2021;
- August 2021;
- September 2021; 2019 Undisclosed Vineyard Chardonnay ($45), 2018 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($38), 2017 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($40), 2018 Miktos Red Blend ($68)
- October 2021;
- November 2021;
- December 2021;
2020 Wine Releases
- January 2020; 2019 Pinot Noir Rose ($25), 2015 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($36), 2016 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($45), 2016 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($34)
- February 2020;
- March 2020;
- April 2020; 2018 Estate Fume Blanc ($30), 2017 Estate Pinot Noir ($45), 2017 Lower Pond Vineyard Malbec ($45), 2013 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($45)
- May 2020;
- June 2020;
- July 2020;
- August 2020;
- September 2020; 2018 Undisclosed Vineyard Chardonnay ($45), 2016 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($40), 2017 Miktos Red Blend ($65), 2017 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($45)
- October 2020;
- November 2020;
- December 2020;
2019 Wine Releases
- January 2019; 2018 Pinot Noir Rose ($22), 2015 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($65), 2016 Estate Pinot Noir ($45), 2014 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($36)
- February 2019;
- March 2019;
- April 2019; 2018 Danielle Sauvignon Blanc ($22), 2016 Lower Pond Vineyard Malbec ($45), 2015 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($40)
- May 2019;
- June 2019;
- July 2019;
- August 2019;
- September 2019; 2018 Single Vineyard Chardonnay ($45), 2016 Cuvee Pinot Noir ($34), 2015 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($65)
- October 2019;
- November 2019;
- December 2019;
2018 Wine Releases
- January 2018; 2017 Pinot Noir Rose ($20), 2015 Estate Pinot Noir ($40), 2015 Lower Pond Vineyard Malbec ($40), 2013 Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($45)
- February 2018;
- March 2018;
- April 2018; 2017 Danielle Sauvignon Blanc ($22), 2014 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($65), 2014 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($34)
- May 2018;
- June 2018;
- July 2018;
- August 2018;
- September 2018; 2017 Estate Fume Blanc ($30), 2014 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($34), 2013 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($45), 2015 Miktos Red Blend ($65)
- October 2018;
- November 2018;
- December 2018;
2017 Wine Releases
- January 2017; 2014 Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay ($50), 2012 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($30), 2014 Estate Pinot Noir ($40), 2012 Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($45)
- February 2017;
- March 2017;
- April 2017; 2016 Pinot Noir Rose ($20), 2013 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($60), 2013 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($30)
- May 2017;
- June 2017;
- July 2017;
- August 2017;
- September 2017; 2016 Danielle Sauvignon Blanc ($20), 2012 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($40), 2013 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($34)
- October 2017;
- November 2017;
- December 2017;
2016 Wine Releases
- January 2016; 2013 Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay ($50), 2011 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($40), 2013 Estate Pinot Noir ($40)
- February 2016;
- March 2016;
- April 2016; 2015 Pinot Noir Rose ($20), 2011 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($50), 2012 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($32), 2011 Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($45)
- May 2016;
- June 2016;
- July 2016;
- August 2016;
- September 2016; 2015 Estate Fume Blanc ($28), 2012 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($32), 2012 Windacre Vineyard Merlot ($30), 2012 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($60)
- October 2016;
- November 2016;
- December 2016;
2015 Wine Releases
- January 2015; 2012 Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay ($56), 2010 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($30), 2013 Estate Pinot Noir ($40), 2011 Gloeckner-Turner Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon ($50)
- February 2015;
- March 2015;
- April 2015; 2014 Pinot Noir Rose ($20), 2010 Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($45), 2011 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($32)
- May 2015;
- June 2015;
- July 2015;
- August 2015;
- September 2015; 2014 Danielle Sauvignon Blanc ($20), 2010 Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc ($40), 2010 Miktos Red Blend ($50)
- October 2015;
- November 2015;
- December 2015;
2014 Wine Releases
2013 Wine Releases
2012 Wine Releases
2011 Wine Releases
2010 Wine Releases
2009 Wine Releases
- January 2009; 2005 Sonoma Miktos Bordeaux Blend
- February 2009;
- March 2009;
- April 2009; 2006 Sonoma Dry Creek Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc, 2006 Sonoma Russian River Windacre Vineyard Cabernet Franc
- May 2009; 2008 Sonoma Alexander Valley Simoneau Vineyard Chardonnay
- June 2009;
- July 2009;
- August 2009;
- September 2009;
- October 2009;
- November 2009;
- December 2009;
2008 Wine Releases
- January 2008;
- February 2008;
- March 2008; 2004 Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Block 21 Cabernet Sauvignon
- April 2008;
- May 2008; 2004 Sonoma Russian River Merlot
- June 2008;
- July 2008;
- August 2008;
- September 2008;
- October 2008;
- November 2008;
- December 2008;
2007 Wine Releases
- January 2007; 2003 Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Block21 Cabernet Sauvignon
- February 2007; 2002 Sonoma Russian River Valley Windacre Merlot, 2004 Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Jones' Cabernet Franc
- March 2007;
- April 2007;
- May 2007;
- June 2007;
- July 2007;
- August 2007;
- September 2007;
- October 2007;
- November 2007;
- December 2007;
2006 Wine Releases
2005 Wine Releases
- January 2005;
- February 2005;
- March 2005; 2001 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
- April 2005;
- May 2005;
- June 2005;
- July 2005;
- August 2005;
- September 2005;
- October 2005; 2002 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- November 2005; 2003 Dry Creek Valley Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc
- December 2005;
2004 Wine Releases
- January 2004;
- February 2004;
- March 2004;
- April 2004;
- May 2004;
- June 2004;
- July 2004;
- August 2004;
- September 2004;
- October 2004;
- November 2004; 2001 Russian River Valley Windacre Merlot
- December 2004;
2003 Wine Releases
2002 Wine Releases
2001 Wine Releases
2000 Wine Releases
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