Merlot is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety, that is used both as a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape. Its versatility and soft, plush texture have made it one of the most popular grape varieties in the world.
Merlot wines tend to feature rich flavors of ripe plum, black cherry, and herbs, often combined with notes of tobacco and spice due to aging in oak barrels. These wines typically have medium acidity and tannins, which contribute to their smooth, approachable character. Many Merlot wines have a round, full-bodied profile with a velvety mouthfeel.
The Merlot grape is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine regions. Merlot is also one of the most popular red wine varietals in many markets. This flexibility has helped to maintain its popularity, even as the taste for other red wine varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has grown.
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Orofino Vineyards
2152 Barcelo Road
Cawston BC V0X 1C2
Canada
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Bonitas Winery
20623 McDougald Rd
Summerland BC
Canada
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Summerland Estate Winery and B&B
21606 Bridgeman Road
Summerland BC V0H 1Z6
Canada
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Kalala Wines
3361 Glencoe Road
West Kelowna BC V4T 1M1
Canada
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Beaumont Cellars - Quincy
8634 Road U NW
Quincy, WA 98848
United States
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Clos Du Soleil Winery
2568 Upper Bench Road
Keremeos BC V0X 1N4
Canada
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Herder Winery and Vineyards
2582 Upper Bench Rd
Keremeos BC V0X 1N4
Canada
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Cave B Estate Winery
348 Silica Rd NW
Quincy, WA 98848
United States
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Robin Ridge Winery-Cottrill Vineyard
2686 Middle Bench Road
Keremeos BC V0X 1N2
Canada
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Sage Bush Winery
3045 Highway 3
Keremeos BC V0X 1N1
Canada
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Vin du Lac
105 Highway 150
Chelan, WA 98816
United States
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Benson Vineyards Estate Winery
754 Winesap Avenue
Manson, WA 98831
United States
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Chelan Ridge Winery
900 Swartout Road
Manson, WA 98831
United States
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WineGirl Wines
222 E Wapato Way
Manson, WA 98831
United States
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CR Sandidge Wines
14 Wapato Way
Manson, WA 98831
United States
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Cultura Winery
3601 Highland Drive
Zillah, WA 98953
United States
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2151 Cheyne Road
Zillah, WA 98953
United States
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Lost River Winery
26 Highway 20
Winthrop, WA 98862
United States
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Blue Door Winery
4060 Morena Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92117
United States
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Chateau Faire Le Pont
1 Vineyard Way
Wenatchee, WA 98801
United States
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Oak Mountain Winery
36522 Vía Verde
Temecula, CA 92592
United States
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Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards
35960 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
United States
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Monte De Oro Winery
35820 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
United States
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Lorimar Vineyards and Winery
39990 Anza Road
Temecula, CA 92591
United States
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Falkner Winery
40620 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92591
United States
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Baily Vineyard and Winery
33440 La Serena Way
Temecula, CA 92591
United States
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Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
United States
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Canyon Crest Winery
301 E. Alessandro Blvd
Suite #3A
Riverside, CA 92508
United States
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Cascadia Winery
8489 Redwood Highway
Wilderville, OR 97543
United States
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'37 Cellars
PO Box 520
Leavenworth, WA 98826
United States