How to tell the difference between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wine. Learn about the different flavors, aromas, and aging capabilities of Merlot wine and Cabernet Sauvignon wine, as well as how to pair each with food.
Vicki Denig is a freelance wine and travel journalist who divides her time between New York and Paris. She is a certified wine specialist who has worked in the wine trade since 2013.are responsible for producing some of the world’s most coveted wines, as well as some of its most accessible. But what are the key differences between two of the most popular red wines in the world?
In terms of flavor, Maris Hudson, general manager at Hudson House in Nyack, New York, says that Cabernet Sauvignon often shows flavors of darker stewed fruits, as well as an herbaceous, bell pepper quality, whereas Merlot offers more fruit-driven flavors of black cherry, plum blueberry, and chocolate.Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are both cultivated worldwide and benefit from different soil and climate conditions.
Struck notes that climate change is impacting the landscapes of traditional regions, as temperature shifts and erratic weather patterns have caused certain grape varieties to perform differently in their standard growing areas. In practice, this means that new regions suited to these varieties are regularly being discovered.
“Gravel allows for greater drainage, which keeps the roots, or ‘feet’ of Cabernet plants from getting soggy—which it does not like,” Struck elaborates. On the other hand, he describes Merlot as “a bit thirstier,” which allows it to benefit from the slow-release access to moisture afforded by soils rich in clay.
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