Wines made from Merlot grapes of United States

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of United States.

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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 United States

The United States has confidently come of age as one of the world's leading wine-producing nations. Their reputation may be based on the world-famous Napa and Sonoma, but the U. S. is home to countless lesser-known wine regions that produce world-class wines (obvious examples are Oregon's Willamette Valley and New York's Finger Lakes).

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Black fruitPresent in 100% of Merlot
OakPresent in 100% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 100% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 99% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 99% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 98% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 68% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 48% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 47% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 40% of Merlot

BlackberryPresent in 22% of Merlot
TobaccoPresent in 22% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 21% of Merlot
OakyPresent in 21% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 21% of Merlot
Dark fruitPresent in 21% of Merlot
VanillaPresent in 21% of Merlot
LeatherPresent in 20% of Merlot
PepperPresent in 20% of Merlot
Black currantPresent in 20% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022

If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...

Bordeaux 2022 harvest: Vintage looks ‘very promising’

A ‘very promising’ vintage is expected, said the regional wine council (CIVB), as the Bordeaux 2022 harvest gets underway for reds. It’s still too early to judge fully and yields will be lower in some cases following heat, drought and also hailstorms during the growing season, yet the CIVB cited ‘attractive but small berries’ and healthy vineyard conditions during the crucial flowering period and for harvest. Europe has seen early starts to wine harvests in 2022 and the C ...

Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany

The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...