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Merlot Flashcards

1
Q

Where is Merlot

A

Bordeaux

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2
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Use primarily? (Merlot)

A

Blender wine for other bordeaux reds such as cabernet franc

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3
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Why is it called a vanderbas? (Merlot)

A

Base wine or blender wine

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4
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Where is Merlot blended in the highest percentage? Left or Right bank?

A

Right bank

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5
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Colours? (Merlot)

A

Medium to dark ruby red

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6
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Flavours? (Merlot)

A

Ripe red fruit, compared to black fruit in Cabernet Sauvignon

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7
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What berry flavours? (Merlot)

A

Raspberry, strawberry, black cherry

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8
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Cassis flavours? (Merlot)

A

Dark black currant, blackberry

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9
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Secondary flavours? (Merlot)

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Herbaceous, with some menthol or hay

Leafy would be common to Bordeaux family

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10
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Earthiness? (Merlot)

A

Yes, may even have some leathery notes

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11
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Flavor profile of riper merlots

A

Raisin, prune or fig attributes

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12
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Is merlot aged in oak?

A

Yes often and gives smoky char, vanilla, earthiness, leatheriness

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13
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What notes does Cabernet bring to the blend? (Merlot)

A

Black fruit, pepper

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14
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Cabernet Franc bring to the blend? (Merlot)

A

Black cherry

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15
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WHat does petit Verdot bring to the blend? (Merlot)

A

Colour, tannins

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16
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Strength of merlot

A

Unites other wines results in solidity and complexity, rich seamless Flavor presentation.

Adds flesh and sweetness

17
Q

Difference between soil of left (Medoc) and right bank (Merlot)

A

Left - gravelly, limestone underneath.
RIght - limestone surface and more clay.

18
Q

How does Merlot contribute to Bordeaux blends? (Merlot)

A

Adds sweetness (plumminess) and frame/structure to the blends

19
Q

Unique notes of Merlot (Merlot)

A

Boisterous black cherry flavours, followed by smoky /chocolates finish

20
Q

Secondary notes of Right Bank Merlot (Libournais)

A

Cedar, leather and incense notes. Also, potting soil and clay pot.

21
Q

Difference between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc

A

Softier, fruitier

22
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Merlot-dominated blends vs Cabernet blends

A

Sweeter and plummier

23
Q

Pairs well with (merlot)

A

Roasted foods like pork shoulder, roasted mushrooms, braised short ribs

24
Q

Descriptors for Merlot

A

Bold, rich , round, plummy

25
Q

Merlot flavours

A

Dark cherry, plum, blueberries, dark chocolate, tobacco, cedar, leather

26
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Difference between Pinot Noir and Merlot (fruit taste spectrum)

A

Pinot noir is in raspberry spectrum, Merlot is plummy with top note of leafiness

27
Q

Merlot has what fruit in warmer climates?

A

Black fruits

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