Wines made from Merlot grapes of Illinois

BDX Red BlendCooper's Hawk Winery

Barbera - MerlotCooper's Hawk Winery

Reserve MerlotLynfred Winery

Fred's RedLynfred Winery

GinocchioWinery August Hill

MerlotLynfred Winery

Sweet Heart RedLynfred Winery

Winery Lavender Crest - Colona Semi Dry Red

Colona Semi Dry RedWinery Lavender Crest

Winery Galena Cellars - Proprietor's Reserve Merlot

Proprietor's Reserve MerlotWinery Galena Cellars

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 Illinois

Illinois is a U. S. state located South of the Great Lakes region and bordered by Missouri to the west and Indiana to the east. The state is one of the fastest-growing wine producers in the United States; the number of wineries doubled in the late 1990s and now stands at over 100.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

OakPresent in 4% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 2% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 1% of Merlot

Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot