Merlot Collection

Harvesting red grapes at the Binifadet vineyard, Menorca
A worker carries a basket of Merlot red grapes from the vines during harvest at the Binifadet vineyard bodega, Sant, Lluis, Menorca, Spain Date: 2012

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 Series 1B G-BAXG
Hawker Siddeley HS.125 Series 1B/521 G-BAXG (msn 25063), of Merlot International Aviation Ltd. Date: 1972

Hawker Siddeley HS-125-1 G-ASEC (msn 25004), of Merlot International, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1970

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Hawker Siddeley HS-125-1 G-ASSI (msn 25008), of Merlot International Aviation Ltd. at RAF Turnhouse (opposite Edinburgh Airport). Date: circa 1970

USA, Washington State, Pasco. A bin of merlot grapes at harvest

USA, Washington State, Pasco. Morning light on rows of merlot from Sagemoor Vineyard earmarked for Barrister Winery

Grapes (Merlot Red Wine Variety) Growing On The Vine In Okanagan Valley; Osoyoos British Columbia Canada

USA, Washington, TriCities. USA, Washington, TriCities. Merlot block at The Benches (formerly Wallula Vineyards) vineyard

USA, Washington, Tri-Cities. Merlot wine grapes ripen in the Eastern Washington sun

USA, Washington, Mattawa. Merlot grapes in Weinbau vineyard, a part of Sagemoor Vineyards

Two glasses of Pinot Noir wine with bottle in front of Pinot Noir grape vines in the Sherwood area, Oregon, USA

USA, California, Edna Valley Ava, San Luis Obispo. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay grapes

Venice, Veneto, Italy - A row of shiny metal vats containing wine for sale in bulk. (Editorial Usage Only)

Petit Verdot grape bunches and vines - Chateau de la Tour (or Clos de La Tour), Bordeaux

Vineyards, petit verdot vines and the winery in the distance - Chateau de la Tour (or Clos de La Tour), Bordeaux

Ripe bunches of Merlot grapes in a row in the vineyard - Chateau Grand Mayne, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

A Cabernet Franc bunch of grapes on a vine in the vineyard at Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

Bunches of Merlot grapes on the ground, green harvest or crop thinning, at Chateau la Grave Figeac, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux - Chateau La Grave Figeac, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

Ripe bunches of Merlot grapes at Chateau la Grave Figeac, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux - Chateau La Grave Figeac, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

Chateau Lafleur and vineyard, Pomerol, Bordeaux

Pomerol vineyards - A sign with La Conseillante, with the chateau Evangile with winery in the background

Chateau Evangile with vineyard and winery in Pomerol, Bordeaux

A Merlot leaf - the leaf is round and has not so deep separation between the lobes. The surface is waffely (textured) - Chateau Belgrave, Haut-Medoc, Grand Crus Classee 1855

A merlot vine in a funny shape with some shoots from the root stock Chateau Bouscaut Cru Classe Cadaujac Graves Pessac Leognan Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The stone cross marking the Romanee Conti and Richebourg vineyards of Domaine de la Romanee Conti in Vosne Romanee, Bourgogne

USA, Washington State, Yakima Valleyl. Merlot grapes, Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail

Glass of Pinot Noir wine with bottle in front of Pinot Noir grape cluster on the vine in the Sherwood area, Oregon, USA

Ripe blue Merlot grapes with fall colored leaves at Abacela Vineyards and Winery near Roseburg, Oregon

Glass of Pinot Noir wine in front of Pinot Noir grape cluster on the vine in the Sherwood area, Oregon, USA

Very young small leaves in spring on the tip of a Merlot vine Chateau Paloumey Haut-Medoc Ludon Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

A view over the vineyard planted with merlot Chateau Paloumey Haut-Medoc Ludon Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

Domaine des Terres Dorees, Beaujolais, a chardonnay vine

A bunch of grapes ripe merlot on a vine with leaves leaf in Bergerac, near bordeaux Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France Europe

bunches of grapes ripe merlot on a vine with leaves leaf in Bergerac near Bordeaux, Gironde Aquitaine France Europe

Ripe grape bunches of Cabernet Franc planted at the entrance - Chateau Grand Mayne, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

Close-up of Merlot wine bottle label, showing alcohol content and recycling symbol

Merlot grapes at Chateau la Grave Figeac, a thermometer can be useful to know how hot it has been in the vineyard - Chateau La Grave Figeac, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

The vineyard and a valley with a forest - Chateau Carignan, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

Vineyards, petit verdot vines and the winery in the distance - Chateau de la Tour (or Clos de La Tour), Bordeaux

A bunch of grapes ripe merlot on a vine with leaves leaf in Bergerac, near bordeaux, Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France Europe

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"Merlot: A Journey from Vine to Glass" Step into the world of Merlot, a renowned red wine variety that has captivated wine enthusiasts for centuries. From the sleek Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 Series 1B G-BAXG soaring through the skies to the picturesque Binifadet vineyard in Menorca, where red grapes are meticulously harvested. The journey continues with the elegant Hawker Siddeley HS-125-1 G-ASEC and HS-125-1 G-ASSI, leading us to Washington State's Pasco region. Here, under the warm morning light, bins brimming with luscious merlot grapes await their destiny. In Tri-Cities, Eastern Washington basks in sunlight as merlot wine grapes ripen on sprawling vineyards. The Okanagan Valley in Osoyoos British Columbia Canada showcases its fruitful bounty red wine variety growing on vines against a breathtaking backdrop. Raise your glass. Seven gleaming glasses stand ready to be filled with this velvety elixir that embodies passion and craftsmanship. At The Benches in Washington's TriCities region, a dedicated block is devoted solely to cultivating exquisite merlot grapes. Journeying further into Mattawa's Weinbau vineyard within Sagemoor Vineyards reveals rows upon rows of plump merlot grapes waiting patiently for their transformation into liquid perfection. From vine to glass, Merlot tells a story of dedication and artistry. Its deep ruby hues and rich flavors have made it an iconic choice among wine connoisseurs worldwide. So next time you savor a glass of Merlot, remember the journey it took from humble beginnings on sun-kissed vines to becoming one of life's greatest pleasures.