Wines made from Merlot grapes of Okanagan Valley
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Okanagan Valley.
More informations about the variety Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 99% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 98% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 98% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 98% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 97% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 96% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 66% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 43% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 25% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 21% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 3% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 3% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Merlot