Wines made from Merlot grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 100% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 100% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 99% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 96% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 96% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 95% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 71% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 58% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 56% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 55% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 24% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 24% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 23% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 23% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 23% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 22% of Merlot
- CassisPresent in 22% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 22% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 22% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 21% of Merlot
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