Wines made from Merlot grapes of Australia - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Australia.
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 wines of Australia
Australia is an extremely important wine producing country, both in terms of quality and the scale of its wine economy. Wine Australia's 2018 annual report describes it as the sixth largest wine producer in the world. That year's production was 1. 29 million litres (341 million US gallons), split 52:48 between red and white.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 92% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 88% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 78% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 76% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 73% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 67% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 26% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 20% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 19% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 18% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 17% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 16% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 15% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 15% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 14% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 14% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 13% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 12% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...
Meet the 2023 DFWE NYC Grand Tasting exhibitors
There is just under two months to go until the stunning Manhatta restaurant opens its doors for the second time to welcome you to the highly anticipated Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June. Not only will there be a sensational line-up of masterclasses held throughout the day, but guests can also enjoy a walk-around the Grand Tasting, which offers a rare opportunity to taste fine wines and meet the people behind the bottles. The Grand Tasting is at the heart of DFWE and will showcase wines ...
Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’
The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...