Merlot Santiago
Region: Central Valley, Chile
Grapes: Merlot
Abv: 12.5%
Merlot is the most widely planted red grape in France’s Bordeaux region, although it is eclipsed in stature by cabernet sauvignon, the grape with which it is routinely blended. In recent years, Merlot has enjoyed an explosion in popularity, especially in the United States, South America, Italy and Australia. In California, plantings have risen from 4,000 acres in 1988 to over 50,000 today.
A thin-skinned variety, merlot ripens earlier in the season then cabernet sauvignon and is less hardy, prone to a variety of ailments from shatter (the loss of potential fruit during flowering of the vine) to rot and mildew. It is more adaptable to cool climates than cabernet sauvignon, but similarly prefers a relatively warm growing environment.
Merlot’s popularity is due to the fact that it is softer, fruitier, and earlier-maturing than cabernet sauvignon, yet displays many of the same aromas and flavours – black cherry, currant, cedar, and green olive – along with mint, tobacco and tea-leaf tones. Like cabernet, merlot is a good accompaniment to simply prepared beef and lamb dishes.
TBC
Related Products

Merlot Victoria
Code - RWN13D
Merlot Marchese della Torre
Code - RWN13MTProduct Search
Other Products
Parmigiano Reggiano “Millesimato” *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE28MI - Extra Special - Produced From Milk Yielded in the First 100 Days After Calving. Matured for 36 Months
Occelli Verzin di Vacca *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE58VV - From the Cellars of Beppino Occelli. A Blue-Marbled Cheese Produced from Cows' Milk. Creamy and Spreadable with a Strong Flavour.
Occelli Crutin al Tartufo *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE58CT - From the Cellars of Beppino Occelli. A Crumbly Cheese Produced from Cows' and Goats' Milk and Enriched with Truffle Shavings.
Occelli Foglie di Castagne *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE58FC - From the Cellars of Beppino Occelli. Aged for 18 months and then Wrapped in Chestnut Leaves Which Impart a Strong and Exceptional Flavour.
Occelli Losa di Vacca *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE58LV - From the Cellars of Beppino Occelli. A Soft Cheese Made with Raw Cows' Milk. Milky and Buttery flavour.
Occelli al Fieno *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE58AF - From the Cellars of Beppino Occelli. A Hard Cheese Produced From Sheeps' and Goats' Milk. Wrapped and Aged in the Spring Hay of Alpine Meadows to Enhance the Aroma and Flavour.
Occelli al Pepe *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE58AP - Mild and Creamy. Made with Both Cows' and Sheep's Milk and Featuring Pink and Black Peppercorns for a Spicy and Unique Flavour.
Occelli al Barolo *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE58AB - From the Cellars of Beppino Occelli. A Hard Cheese Made with Sheeps' and Goats' milk. Extra Matured in Barolo Grape Must, Infusing the Cheese With a Remarkable Wine Flavour.
Parmigiano Vacche Rosse *PRE ORDER REQUIRED*
Code CHE28VR - Extra Special - Matured For a Minimum of 30 Months. Richer Than Typical Reggiano due to Increased Protein in the Milk of the Red Cows which give this Unique Cheese its Name.
White Mozzarella Block (Biancolatte)
Code MOZ03B - White filone style mozzarella
Luna di Luna Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio
Code - WWN05LL
Luna di Luna Merlot/Cabernet
Code - RWN13LL
Pinot Grigio Cà Montebello
Code - WWN01...
Tipopils (Draught Keg)
Code - BEE**
Tipopils (330ml)
Code - BEE53
Birra Del Borgo “Cortigiana” (330ml)
Code - BEE**
Birra Del Borgo “My Antonia” (330ml)
Code - BEE**