Species: Vitis Vinifera
Parentage: Offspring of Cabernet Franc
Aliases: Picard, Langon
Grape Color: Black
Regions: Bourdeaux, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Chilean Central Valley, Australia
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding red wine grape, which also happens to be a close cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon. Used for both blending and as a varietal, this grape originates from France’s Bordeaux region, and is a primary grape in Bordeaux wine.
Two thirds of the world’s total planted Merlot grapes are grown in France. After that, it is Italy’s 5th most planted grape. Merlot surged to popularity in the United States in the 1990s.
Contrary to its Vitis Vinifera sibling, Pinot Noir, Merlot grows in loose bunches of berries. It’s a fragile grape, and its early ripening qualities make it vulnerable to risks such as frost and rotting. That being said, Merlot wines tend to be Read more »
| Winery: | Sant Ema |
| Region: | Chile » Central Valley » Maipo Valley |
| Type: | Table Wines |
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Merlot on Snooth
May 2013
Bold berry and plum flavors combined with mellow spices make this wine easy to accept, enjoy and understand. The tannins and texture are finely balanced. 15 minutes into the wine and blackberry becomes very apparent and exciting. Pricing is very reasonable with this all around winner. Read More
May 2013
Being in hospitality, opening a bottle of wine for someone is always the ... ... ... the Chateau St Jean 2010 Merlot and became very excited when I found that my own wine tasting notes nearly mimicked those provided.I'm excited to continue tasting and comparing notes with other's on this site and I hope to learn much from you all! With much en... Read More
May 2013
I ran up to Napa for a few days to get away and taste some wines from places ... ... liked the 08 Rutherford Merlot, the 09 Calistoga Cab, and the 08 St. Helena Cab.I finished my day on Pritchard Hill visiting Bob Long and winemaker Nile Zacherle at David Arthur Vineyards and Montagna. Both are by appointment only, but well worth a drive up ... Read More
May 2013
Lovely red aromas with hints of camphor, currant, cassis. Luscious and sexy on ... 70% Cabernet Sauvignon15% Merlot15% Cabernet Franc88 pts.5/10/1 at wine Read More
May 2013
Cabernet 63%, Merlot 19%, Malbec 18%Alcohol by volume: 13.5% Read More
May 2013
Kirsch aromas with sweet oak and lovely red cherry and currant aromas. Lovely structure on the palate. Smooth with bracing acidity and medium tannin. Tad sour fruit, driven by cherry. Some currant flavors. Nice.89 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Red cherry, currant, flowers, camphor and mint aromas. Rich, soft and pretty nose. Delicate fruit and very pretty! Rich red berry flavor with lovely floral notes. Feminine profile with a nice kiss of oak. Slight vanilla and luscious ripe red berry. Dry finish. Very nice! 93 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Nose of sour red cherry, eucalyptus, green herbs and red currant. Very red nose. Great acidity on the palate with a juicy profile. Feminine and pretty in style with flavors of cherry, vanilla and cola. Medium bodied and lighter in style. Very nice!92 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Nose of black cherry and black plum. Nice. Coffee notes. Very dry on the ... ... Heavy, earthy and smoky merlot. Should relax with more time. 86 pts.5/10/13 at wine Read More
May 2013
Nothing too special with this New Zealand merlot. A bit of that barn floor nose, musty on the mid palate with medium body, dark cherry and medium fine tannin. Not a lot of fresh fruit, somewhat on the bland side. Read More
Sep 8, 2011
best tasting Merlot ever! I would buy it again!
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Mar 30, 2011
When I got cancer my treatment made any alcholol taste like metal. So, for eighteen years I stopped drinking and enjoying a drink with family & friends. Then I started experimenting with different wines. Finally found a Merlo with a smoothness I enjoyed. But, with a price of $12. When we went to Trader Joes and they suggested we try Chas. ...
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809819 
Mar 9, 2011
i have a bottle of 2000 casella peronal selection merlot, is this wine OK to give as a gift
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793786
Mar 7, 2011
Thick and smooth. Dark as ruby. Tastes like heaven... Merlot.
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792549 
Mar 7, 2011
Has anyone ever heard of this wine..I took this off the label Curioso Garcia, De Chile Merlot San Alfornso Estate Maipo Valley Chile Would love to purchase this in the states, not really concerned with the year
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792512 
Feb 9, 2011
My husband and I had a bottle of Cesari Due Torri 2005 and it was one of the best wines we have ever had, but can't find it anywhere. Do they still bottle it ?
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764032
Jul 21, 2010
An economical surprise, I happened on Red Diamond 2007 Merlot, and tried it because it was from Washington State, which I had recently visited and enjoyed the wines from the region. Yummy plummy and cherry roundness on my tongue!
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537182 
Jun 22, 2010
Does anyone know anything about Dealu Mare Romania Merlot 2002
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508578
May 10, 2010
I hv a Bin 888 cabernet merlet 2004, It is still seal packed. I just wanted to know whether this is consumable now.
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475506
Apr 23, 2010
is it on Snooth the Merlot Gibilmoro?
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