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Merlot was traditionally blended with Cabernet sauvignon to bring out a mellower characteristic to the wine. But since recently, Merlot has been identified as a good wine on its own right. The grape is customarily grown in the Bordeaux region but now it is widely grown in California, South America and Australia. Unlike the widely known Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot has a soft skin and is exposed to a number of diseases. However, the grape ripens earlier than the Sauvignon and can withstand different soil conditions better. But like the sauvignon, it achieves maturity at comparatively warmer climates. Dry growing seasons bring out Merlot’s distinct qualities more prominently and persisting humidity can cause the grape to lose its inherent qualities making it diluted. The wine is known for its deep, rich red color and inherits a number of flavors and aromas.
Merlot inherits a variety of flavors. These include black cherry, orange, cedar and current. The wine is also known for its subtle flavors of violets, mint and tobacco while the aromas of the wine include current and spiced fruit. Merlot is a lighter wine when compared to the more prominent and rich Cabernet Sauvignon and contains much softer tannins yet more alcohol. It is known that the grape is not suitable for long aging and can be drunk earlier than most of the red varietals.
The wine is more suitable for beef and lamb dishes while it complements fish and even chicken dishes. The wine possesses various palatable qualities and can be considered an enjoyable wine despite it being blended with other heavier wines of repute like the Sauvignon.
Merlot inherits a variety of flavors. These include black cherry, orange, cedar and current. The wine is also known for its subtle flavors of violets, mint and tobacco while the aromas of the wine include current and spiced fruit. Merlot is a lighter wine when compared to the more prominent and rich Cabernet Sauvignon and contains much softer tannins yet more alcohol. It is known that the grape is not suitable for long aging and can be drunk earlier than most of the red varietals.
The wine is more suitable for beef and lamb dishes while it complements fish and even chicken dishes. The wine possesses various palatable qualities and can be considered an enjoyable wine despite it being blended with other heavier wines of repute like the Sauvignon.
