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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McNab Ridge Wine Company
13450 US-101
Hopland, CA 95449
United States
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Brutocao Cellars Schoolhouse Plaza
13500 S. Hwy. 101
Hopland, CA 95449
United States
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Terra Savia/Olivino
14160 Mountain House Road
Hopland, CA 95449
United States
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Lone Oak Estate Winery
36050 CA-128
Cloverdale, CA 95425
United States
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MWGo MENDOGINO WINE COMPANY
501 Parducci Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
United States
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Yorkville Cellars
25701 Highway 128
Yorkville, CA 95494
United States
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Artevino and Maple Creek Winery
20799 CA-128
Yorkville, CA 95494
United States
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Beaufort Vineyard And Estate Winery
5854 Pickering Road
Courtenay BC
Canada
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Bink Wines
18 Walden Street
Tanunda SA 5352
Australia
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Greenwood Ridge Vineyards
5501 Highway 128
Philo, CA 95466
United States
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Moonstone Crossing
1000 Moonstone Cross Road
Trinidad, CA 95570
United States
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Pacific Star Winery
33000 North Highway 1
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
United States
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Javier Sanz Viticutlor
Carretera CL-610, km. 29
47491 La Seca Valladolid
Spain
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Domaines Rollan de By
18 Route de By
33340 Begadan
France
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Château Monconseil Gazin
15 route de Compostelle
33390 Plassac
France
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Chateau de La Ligne
30 Route de l'Entre-Deux-Mers
33360 Lignan de Bordeaux
France
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Chateau Beaurang
Beaurang, 33330
33330 Saint-Emilion
France
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Vignobles Despagne
2, Le Touyre
33420 Naujan et Postiac
France
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Vignobles Marcel Petit
2 la rouchonne
33330 Vignonet
France
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Pago Casa Del Blanco
Ctra. Manzanares A Moral De Calatrava
KM. 23,2
13200 Manzanares Ciudad Real
Spain
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Laboure Roi
13 rue Lavoisier
21700 Nuits-Saint-Georges
France
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O'Vineyards
885 Avenue de la Montagne Noire
11620 Villemoustaussou
France
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Albet i Noya
Can Vendrell de la codina s/n
08739 St. Paul Ordal Barcelona
Spain
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Pago Diana
Manso Sant Mateu sn, Sant Jordi Desvals
17464 Emporda Girona
Spain
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Miolo Wine Group
Rodovia BR-235, KM 40, distrito de Santana do Sobrado
Casa Nova-BA
Brazil
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Villa Angarano
Contrà San Michele 4/B
36061 Bassano del Grappa VI
Italy
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Bessich Wines
Località Tornielli 12/a
33080 Roveredo in Piano PN
Italy
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Agathos Società Agricola
via brete 21
48025 Riolo Terme RA
Italy
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Torciano Winery
Via Crocetta 18
Località Ulignano
53037 San Gimignano SI
Italy