Merlot

Question 1

Just ripe merlot grape wine style

Answer 1

L to m body
Red fruits - plum strawberry
Herbaceous- green bell pepper

Question 2

Riper merlot grapes

Answer 2

M to f body
Cooked black fruits - plum blackberry

Can be achieved by harvesting later in moderate climate

Question 3

What does merlot add to Bordeaux blends

Answer 3

Red fruits

Lower tannins - making wines ready to drink earlier

Question 4

What aromas does merlot gain with age

Answer 4

Dried fruit

Tobacco

Question 5

Which region in South Africa has strong reputation for Bordeaux style wines

Answer 5

Stellenbosch

Question 6

Climate stellenbosch

Answer 6

Warm to moderate Mediterranean depending on altitude and sea breezes

Question 7

Australia region bordeaux style blends

Answer 7

Margaret river

Question 8

Where does merlot mainly come from in New Zealand

Answer 8

Hawkes bay

Single varietal or Bordeaux blend

Question 9

Style merlot hawkes bay

Answer 9

Light and fruity to full bodied and age worthy

Question 10

Merlot reputation

Answer 10

High volume wines or blending partner for cab sav