WHAT IS MERLOT?

Merlot, which means the Little Blackbird in French, is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety used for both single bottlings and blending. Its one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it’s the most widely planted grape in that region.

WHERE DOES IT GROW IN THE USA?

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Do you want to learn more about Merlot? Check out the Merlot Grape Profile!