...cherry and orange rind aromas. It fills the palate with flavors of black cherry, pomegranate, orange and aniseed, offering velvety tannins and a smooth finish.
The Merlot grape is such a deep blue that it is named for the blackbird. It’s an early ripening grape and one of the primary varietals used In Bordeaux. Merlot is also grown in the "International style," which is harvested later to bring out more tannins and body.