Wines made from Merlot grapes of North Island
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of North Island.
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 North Island
New-zealand/north-island/northland">Northland, as its name suggests, is New Zealand's northernmost wine-producing region, around four hours' drive northwest of the country's largest city, Auckland. Most of the Northland region's wineries are situated on the east coast, particularly around the Bay of Islands and the Karikari Pensinula, with another cluster on the west coast near Kaitaia. The region's red wines are mostly produced from Syrah, Pinotage">Pinotage and the Hybrid variety Chambourcin. Chardonnay leads the way for white wine grape varieties; Pinot Gris, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are among the other varieties cultivated here.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 4% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 2% of Merlot
- MintPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PerfumePresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- GraphitePresent in 1% of Merlot
- CedarPresent in 1% of Merlot
- SavoryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- KiwiPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CreamPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black plumPresent in 1% of Merlot
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