Wines made from Merlot grapes of Texas
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Texas.
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 Texas
Texas is the largest state in the United States of America and one of the most productive viticultural states. Covering 696,000 km² (268,000 square miles) between latitudes 25-36°N, this hot, Dry state is home to a range of mesoclimates suitable for viticulture in the deserts, mountains, lakes and plains of Texas. The main Grape varieties grown in Texas are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and (despite the hot conditions) Sauvignon Blanc. Generally speaking, Texas viticulture is divided into three main regions: NorthCentral, Southeast and Trans-Pecos.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 51% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 39% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 39% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 37% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 34% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 28% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot