Merlot Wine Grape Vine for Sale

Merlot is one of the world's most widely planted red wine varieties, originating from the Bordeaux region of France as a cross between Cabernet Franc and Magdelaine Noire des Charentes. Medium-sized, round berries with a bluish-black colour when ripe. The skin is thin and the flesh has a watery texture. It has a light, sweet-tart taste with a grassy to berry flavour. Seeded.

Ripens from early March, depending on weather conditions.

Climbing vine. Performs best in cooler growing areas compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Produces wines with softer tannins and earlier drinkability.

Like all wine grape varieties, Merlot rewards consistent pruning. An annual hard winter prune is the single most important step in keeping the vine productive, managing vigour, and improving fruit quality year on year. Without it, the vine will become increasingly unmanageable and fruit quality will decline.

Grapevines are long-lived, drought-tolerant once established, and surprisingly low-maintenance in the right position. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil, with a solid trellis or support structure in place — and a well-sited vine will reward you for decades.