Wines made from Merlot grapes of Central Orange River
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Central Orange River.
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 Northern Cape
The wine region of Central Orange River is located in the region of Northern Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lowerland or the Domaine Lowerland produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Orange River are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Colombard and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Orange River often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or tropical fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur: first impressions
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