Merlot Flashcards
Name the two notable regions in France where Merlot is grown
Bordeaux
South of France
What are the two labeling names for regional appellations in Bordeaux
Bordeaux AOC
Bordeaux Superieur AOOC
Name the 6 notable left bank appellations in Bordeaux
Medoc AOC> Haut Medoc AOC>within MEdoc AOC Margaux AOC Pauillic AOC Graves AOC Pessac Leognan AOC
Name the two notable Right Bank appellations in Bordeaux
Pomerol AOC
Saint Emilion AOC
Describe the growing conditions and climate in Bordeaux
moderate climate
high levels of rainfall
near Atlantic Ocean
What rivers meet at the Gironde Estuary
Garonne and Dordogne Rivers
Describe a typical Merlot or Merlot blend from Saint Emilion and Pomerol
full body pronounced black fruits flavours from oak maturation age well tertiary aromas of dried fruit and tobacco
List the two notable growing regions for Merlot in the United States
Napa Valley
Sonoma
Describe a typical range of California Merlot or Merlot blend
range from fruit medium bodied wines
concentrated, full body
pronounced oak (vanilla, coconut, smoke)
age in new barrels
List the notable growing region in Chile for Merlot
Central Valley
Describe the climate and growing conditions of Central Valley
warm, dry
moderating effects of altitude
List the notable growing region for Merlot in South Africa
Stellenbosch
Describe the growing conditions and climate for Stellenbosch
mountainous
varying from moderate to warm
altitude variation
some sea breeze influence
List the notable growing region for Merlot in Australia
Margaret River region
List the notable growing region for Merlot in New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay