Wines made from Merlot grapes of Hunter Valley
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Hunter Valley.
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 Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
The Hunter Valley is unquestionably the best known and most highly prized wine region in NewSouthWales. Its most famous wine style is its distinctive Dry Semillon, while Shiraz, is also long-established. It is also regarded as a pioneer of Australian Chardonnay. Hunter Valley Semillon Semillon was first planted here in the 1830s.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 22% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 21% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 19% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 11% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot