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The Merlot grape has a rich history. Its origins lie in the Bordeaux region of France. Its name, Merlot, comes from the word "merle," which means blackbird in French. Long ago, this grape was considered inferior and lacked much personality. Because of this, other grape varieties were often chosen at the time. Merlot was used to soften the wine's harshness; its intense softness is its hallmark . It wasn't until Saint-Émilion and Pomerol discovered the grape and its beautiful qualities that it became a major force. Merlot has since become popular worldwide, and we can now enjoy the development of this red grape variety.

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Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red South Africa, 2020, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz

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Le Bonheur Stellenbosch Merlot South Africa, 2020, Merlot

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Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Italy, 2022, Merlot, Sangiovese

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Mountain View Cape Red South Africa, 2022, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage

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Les Legendes Pauillac Lafite Rothschild France, 2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Riserva Italy, 2022, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Bolla Verona Rossa Retro Italy, 2022, Corvina, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Château Grand Moulinet 2023 Pomerol France, 2023, Merlot

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Nore Merlot France, 2023, Merlot

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Chateau Roquefort Bordeaux Red France, 2020, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Charles Smith The Velvet Merlot Washington State America, 2020, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot

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Terre del Noce Merlot Italy, 2025, Merlot

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Steenberg Five Lives Red Blend South Africa, 2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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McPherson Merlot Australia, 2022, Merlot

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Barone Ricasoli Antico Feudo della Trappola Italy, 2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

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Mouton Cadet Reserve Saint Emilion France, 2022, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Waterkloof Circle of Life Red South Africa, 2022, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah

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Fassati Le Gaggiole Chianti Italy, 2020, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Sangiovese

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PJ Astruc Etoile Rouge Classique France, 2023, Merlot, Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache Noir

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Le Macchiole Rosso Bolgheri 2021 Italy, 2021, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

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Raats Red Jasper South Africa, 2022, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Quinta da Bacalhôa Red Portugal, 2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

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Sartori L'Appassione Rosso Italy, 2022, Corvina, Merlot, Corvinone, Rondinella

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Argentiera Villa Donoratico Bolgheri Italy, 2022, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

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Where does Merlot grow?

This Merlot often thrives in a cooler climate, which is why it's often planted on the highest slopes or mountains. This allows the grape to ripen slowly and undisturbed for a long time, revealing its full potential. Its primary characteristics are softness, ripe tannins, and strength, provided it's allowed to grow in single clusters on a vine. This means that if you want to make a great wine, you need to prune the vineyard extensively. Today, we see a great many Merlot wines from all over the world. Major countries include France, Chile, South Africa, and the United States.

Merlot wine is a favorite of ours and many others, and has become one of the most popular wines. Not just the basic wines around five euros, but also the more expensive ones from Italy and South Africa, among other places. Merlot grapes mature well in oak barrels. This gives them a completely different personality, making them fuller and more powerful in flavor, without losing their softness and finesse. A nice characteristic, however, is the color of a Merlot wine, which is always purplish. This is simply because the skins don't release as much color as with other grape varieties.

Characteristics of a Merlot Wine

Large clusters are a hallmark of the magnificent Merlot grape. Given time, it matures fully and bursts with aromas and flavors. The palate often reveals the same impressions of raspberry, black cherry, stewed plums, and a touch of cedar, vanilla, and mocha. The flavor is always smooth yet powerful. This, of course, depends partly on the quality and whether the wine has been aged in oak. The flavor often reveals notes of blackcurrant fruit, vanilla, mocha, chocolate, and a touch of caramel.

So, what do we pair with a good glass of Merlot? Well, first of all, it's a wine that's perfectly suited for aperitifs. After all, everyone enjoys this wine, and it never gets old. But it also tastes delicious with meat, duck breast, lamb, and of course, a nice piece of cheese.