Wines made from Merlot grapes of Virginia&rsquos Eastern Shore
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Virginia&rsquos Eastern Shore.
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 Virginia
The wine region of Virginia&rsquos Eastern Shore is located in the region of Virginia of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Church Creek or the Domaine Church Creek produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Virginia&rsquos Eastern Shore are Petit Verdot, Chardonnay and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Virginia&rsquos Eastern Shore often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, non oak or microbio.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot