Merlot Flashcards
1
Q
Merlot is a
A
black grape, dry, with medium acid, medium tannin
2
Q
Just-ripe Merlot produces
A
light to medium bodied wines with red fruit flavours and herbaceous notes (green bell pepper)
3
Q
Riper Merlot grapes can produce wines with
A
medium to full body, cooked black-fruit flavours
4
Q
What region in France produces Merlot?
A
Bordeaux
5
Q
What areas of Bordeaux produce Merlot based wine?
A
Right Bank: Pomerol, Saint Emilion
