Merlot
Welcome to Vine to Wine this is your host Linda Moran. On today’s program we will take a look at a wine that is one of the most well-liked wines in
Merlot is used to make wine in many parts of the world. It most often produces a scented, somewhat soft and fruity wine. Those soft supple characteristics make Merlot a great wine to blend with Cabernet Sauvignon; as it softens the more assertive characteristics of the Cabernet. Since Merlot lacks early tannic harshness, blending it allows the Cabernet Sauvignon to develop faster and shortens the necessary aging time. Provided Merlot vines are planted in a place that allows slow ripening, and the acid levels are kept up, the wines will be very good. Merlot is one of the prominent blending grape varietals in the famous