Red Wine Grape
Merlot
Merlot is a classic Bordeaux red grape known for its plush texture, ripe fruit and softer tannins. It produces styles ranging from fresh and supple to rich, structured and age-worthy.
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Where It Is Grown
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Bordeaux
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Pomerol
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Saint-Émilion
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Tuscany
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California
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Washington State
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Typical Tasting Profile
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Fruit
Plum, black cherry, blackberry, red cherry
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Floral / Herbal
Bay leaf, dried herbs, subtle earthy notes
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Spice / Other
Cocoa, clove, cedar, tobacco
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Oak Influence
Oak ageing can add vanilla, toast, cedar and cocoa
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Structure
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Body
Medium+
Sweetness
Dry
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What to Expect in the Glass
Smooth, dry red wines with ripe plum and dark-fruit flavours, moderate acidity and supple tannins. Cooler sites tend to show more freshness and red fruit, while warmer regions produce richer, rounder styles.
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Famous Regions & Appellations
Pomerol
Saint-Émilion
Right Bank Bordeaux
Tuscany
Napa Valley
Washington State
Explore the grape
Merlot Wines
Imako
Imako Constellation Cuvee red 2019
$68.00
Tikveš
Tikves Lepovo Grand Cuvee 2021, Red
$80.00
Imako
Imako Constellation Cuvee Red 2020
$70.00
Kamnik
Kamnik Cuvee de Prestige 2020
$90.00
Lozarn
Lozarn Kay's Legacy 2020
$65.00
Tinazzi
Tenuta Valleselle Rondine Rosso Veneto 2020 Red Wine | Italy
$68.00
Stones + Thunder
Stones + Thunder Echoes of Fury Cabernet Blend 2023 | Margaret River, Australia
$72.00
Château Ksara
Château Ksara Château Rouge 2018 | Lebanese Red Wine | Singapore
$69.00
Château Nine Peaks
Château Nine Peaks Red Classic 2021 – Qingdao, China
$88.00
Wellington Wines
Wellington Wines Merlot 2023 – Wellington, South Africa
$55.00
Tikveš
Tikves Alexandria Cuvée 2023, Rosé
$46.00Recently viewed