Wines made from Merlot grapes of Limestone Coast
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Limestone Coast.
More informations about the variety Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud
The Limestone Coast GI (Geographical Indication) in SouthAustralia is located in the southeast corner of the state, bordering Victoria in the east. It is one of the most significant region of the country, producing nearly one-third of South Australia's quality wines – some of which are the most highly acclaimed in Australia. The zone is regarded as geologically unique and the feature responsible for producing such high-quality wines is its soil. As the name suggests, limestone forms the basis of the soil here, best represented by the famous 'terra rossa' of Coonawarra.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CedarPresent in 1% of Merlot