Collection. The legacy of the world's noblest wines is written in numbers. These numbers identify superior wine stocks that, over centuries have been proven to product exceptional wines. Behind these red numbers is a noble legacy. Prized kings and queens for centuries, certain noble vine stocks have proven their excellence over time. Noble Vines takes the best of these vine stocks - identified today by number - and cultivates them in California, Merlot 181 vine stock originated at the great chateaus of Bordeaux, France. With its luxurious black cherry and vanilla flavors and smooth tannins, Noble Vines Merlot 181 displays the traits that earned the 181 stock its noble reputation. This complex red stands up ably to rich roasts, and is just as delicious with cheesy pastas, barbecued ribs and moo shu pork. Sustainability. Quality. Family. NobleVines.com. Alcohol 14.0% by volume.