Merlot is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety, that is used both as a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape. Its versatility and soft, plush texture have made it one of the most popular grape varieties in the world.
Merlot wines tend to feature rich flavors of ripe plum, black cherry, and herbs, often combined with notes of tobacco and spice due to aging in oak barrels. These wines typically have medium acidity and tannins, which contribute to their smooth, approachable character. Many Merlot wines have a round, full-bodied profile with a velvety mouthfeel.
The Merlot grape is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine regions. Merlot is also one of the most popular red wine varietals in many markets. This flexibility has helped to maintain its popularity, even as the taste for other red wine varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has grown.
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Dry Hollow Vineyards
3410 Dry Hollow Ln
The Dalles, OR 97058
United States
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Columbia Gorge Winery
6 Lyle-Snowden R
Lyle, WA 98635
United States
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Agua Dulce Winery
9640 Sierra Highway
Agua Dulce, CA 91390
United States
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Garnier Vineyards at Mayerdale
8467 Highway 30 West
Mosier, OR 97040
United States
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Naked Winery Hood River Tasting Room
504 Cascade Avenue
Suite 113
Hood River, OR 97031
United States
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Isabella Grace Winery
Se 28611 204th St
Hobart, WA 98025
United States
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12 Ranch Wines
4550 Burgdorf Road
Bonanza, OR 97623
United States
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ALIA Wines
12216 185th Ave. SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
United States
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Lantz Cellars
3001 South Lake Stevens Road
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
United States
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Broll Mountain Vineyards
454 Main Street
Murphys, CA 95247
United States
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Kalamar Winery
5906 218th Avenue East
Lake Tapps, WA 98391
United States
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De Lille Cellars
14300 NE 145th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Ancestry Cellars
13590 NE Village Square Drive
#1035
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Giessinger Winery
3059 Willow Lane
Westlake Village, CA 91361
United States
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EFESTĒ
19730 144th Ave NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
P.O. Box 1976, 14111 NE 145th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Page Cellars
19495 144th Ave NE
Suite B-205
Woodinville, WA 98077
United States
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Aspenwood Cellars
18642 142nd Ave Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Columbia Winery
14030 NE 145th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Covey Run Winery
14030 NE 145th St
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Novelty Hill Winery
14710 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards/Sip
2598 Sierra Creek Rd
Agoura, CA 91301
United States
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Crystal Basin Cellars
3550 Carson Road
Camino, CA 95709
United States
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Farmer's Fury Tasting Room
358 West D St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
United States
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Force Majeure Vineyards (Formerly Grand Reve Vintners)
52274 Pleasant View Road
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
United States
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Northwest Cellars
11909 124th Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
United States
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Windwalker Vineyard
7360 Perry Creek Road
Fair Play, CA 95684
United States
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Cedar River Cellars
2525 Ferndale Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056
United States
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Cedergreen Cellars
18646 142nd Ave NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Madrona Vineyards
2560 High Hill Road
Camino, CA 95709
United States