Wines made from Merlot grapes of Japan
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Japan.
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 Japan
Japan is famous for its sake, a rice wine, but Grape wine has been made in Japan for hundreds of years or more. Beer and whisky have also gained a place in the consciousness of modern Japanese, and have even become important contributors to the national economy. Winemaking has a Long history in Japan, and there are several stories surrounding its origins. The most common is that in 718 AD, a Buddhist monk named Gyoki planted the first vineyards at Daizenji Temple, near Katsunuma (southwest of Tokyo).
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 26% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 23% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 21% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 20% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 16% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 3% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 3% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 2% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Merlot
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LemonPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur: first impressions
There’s no doubt that 2021 was a challenging vintage. Most explanatory statements or technical sheets handed out over the past few weeks have mentioned the unfavourable, oft disastrous weather conditions, the sometimes very low and disheartening yields and the slightly varied or unusual blends on offer in 2021. Difficulties faced by vignerons both inside and outside of the cellar have been explained in detail as has the raft of highly important decisions needed be made throughout the year, ...
Cape Winemakers Guild 2022 auction: all the lots to bid on
The 38th annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is back on home soil in South Africa this year. Auction house Strauss & Co will host the sale, sponsored by Nedbank, live and online from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 30 September and 9am to 3pm on Saturday 1 October. Bidders can attend the auction in person at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, bid by telephone, or online. They can also leave a commission bid in advance of the sale. Bonhams auction house held the auction in London in 2020 and 2021 ...
Napa Valley’s Favia to get new winery and home
Favia will get a new winery as part of the move from its base in Coombsville to a 34.8-hectare (86 acres) vineyard estate in the Oakville American Viticultural Area (AVA). It’s part of a new partnership agreement between the star husband-and-wife duo behind Favia, winemaker Andy Erickson and viticulturist Annie Favia-Erickson, and their long-standing friends, the Huneeus family, who own the Oakville site and already have a portfolio of wines, including Quintessa. ‘This started as a conversation ...