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 »
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Merlot on Snooth
May 2013
Dusty, cedary nose. Cherry preserves, cocoa powder and red currant jam aromas. Some savory charcuterie notes appear as well. Acid is a touch stringent on the palate. Dusty, fine grained tannins. Flavors of dried cherries and cocoa powder with hints of dried thyme. A thick, savory quality to it especially on the finish. Salty, cured meat s... Read More
May 2013
Nose of cocoa and chocolate covered cherry. Hints of cassis. Smooth and lush on the palate with black cherry and cola flavors. Great structure and nice acid balance with good wood integration. 90 pts.5/9/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
50% franc, 40% merlot, 10% cab sauv. Wonderful red berry perfume. Pomegranate, cranberry, currant, rose petal, black tea. All lovely flavors on a medium body. Dry. Minty edge and very red. Cherry comes through mid palate to finish. Nice. 88 pts.5/9/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
100% merlot. Aromas of plum, black cherry, tart red cherry and dark chocolate. Light spice. Palate has a pleasant loaminess and mocha feel with red and black plum and cherry. Nice minerality. Dark flavors. 88 pts.5/9/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Elegant and rich cherry and eucalyptus on the nose. Very nice with hints of lavender. Feminine profile, pretty and floral on the palate with medium body. Red cherry and hints of red currant. Nice acid. Suggestions of pomegranate. Nice lighter style not found much in Napa.88 pts. 5/9/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
2006, not 2007 Read More
May 2013
Merlot, Cab. Sauv. Cab. FrancLet it breathe for an hour before drinking. Read More
May 2013
An easy drinking wine with enough structure and complexity to keep me entertained (granted, this is not difficult). A really striking dark purple color, with notes of blackberry and plum and a hint of pepper/spice. This wine seemed a bit hot; it is 14%. Medium bodied and more of the same on the palate with light toasty notes (thank you for not h... Read More
May 2013
My Rating 85: very dry wine with nothing really appealing quite boring. Nose is well balanced a hint of over ripe grapes that disappears with airing. Nothing special.The French should practice to do more appealing wines instead of this average bore!!! Read More
May 2013
The gold standard of "high end everyday wines". Great for a special occasion or just a night without the kids. EDF's favorite. 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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