Merlot may be a cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon, but it has its own personality. Bread & Butter Winemaker Linda Trotta walks us through the winemaking process and wine style behind our classically California Merlot in this short Masterclass video. Merlot is a very distinctive wine, and grows differently depending on climate, watch to find out more about how Linda Trotta puts the puzzle pieces together to get our rich, soft, and decadent expression of Merlot in the classic Bread & Butter style.