Summary

Widely planted variety that thrives when grown on cooler soils and is often used as a blending partner with later ripening varieties and those with lower potential abv.

Important Wines

• Californian Merlot
  (Acceptable to Good)
• Chilean Bordeaux Varietal Red Blend
  (Acceptable to Good)
• St Emilion or Pomerol Grand Cru Classé
  (Outstanding)
• Long Island Red
  (Good to Very Good)
• Super Tuscan Based on Bordeaux Varieties
  (Outstanding)

Regional Synonyms

• Merlot Noir

Percentage of Plantings