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Merlot vs Malbec – Differentiating the Two Premium Red Wines

Merlot vs Malbec Wines

Both Merlot and Malbec are red grape varieties used to make red wines and blends. While Merlot has been around since 1784 with its first mention on a wine, Malbec has gone through a journey that’s highly appreciable and unparalleled, from its start in the 19th century, to a near-extinction, to its revival. People often […]

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Oz Wine Facts- Merlot Wines

best merlot wines

Merlot is a black-coloured red wine grape variety which is used for making both Merlot varietal wines as well as blends. Merlot plantations are done in all the major wine regions of the world, most notably in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, California and Australia. Merlot Vineyard Area in Australia In Australia, Merlot is grown in […]

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Best Merlot Wines of Australia

Merlot is a prominent grape variety for wine-making. It is the third largest grape variety grown in Australia for wines. Traditionally, the main regions where this variety is grown are Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Wrattonbully. It grows well in the warm, irrigated wine growing regions of Australia. Over a period of time, other regions […]

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