In 1985, on a vineyard between Opus One and Silver Oak - in the heart of Napa Valley's finest Cabernet soils - Clarke Swanson took a leap of faith and planted Merlot on his 100-acre vineyard.

Today Swanson Vineyards is one of the most recognizable and reliable Merlots, known for making a "Cab lover's Merlot," respectably priced!