
Merlot Grape
Vitis vinifera 'Merlot'
A dark blue grape from Bordeaux, France, that makes a delicious red wine by itself or blended; noted for berry, tea leaf, plum, and currant flavors.
It needs a warm, dry climate where the thin-skinned berries will ripen in September or October. Requires multiple pickings for peak quality fruits.
Cold hardy to USDA Zone 6
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