Merlot Grape Features_For Hot Climates If left to fully ripen

If left to fully ripen the plums are golden

It produces an abundance of small quinces prized for jelly when pollinized by another flowering quince

Chill Hours Needed: Approximately 500 hours

25' to 35' tree

Merlot Grape Features_For Hot Climates If left to fully ripenVitis vinifera 'Merlot' A dark blue grape from Bordeaux, France, that makes a delicious red wine by itself or blended; noted for berry, tea leaf, plum, and currant flavors. It needs a warm, dry climate where the thin skinned berries will ripen in September or October. Requires multiple pickings for peak quality fruits. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 6 Click here to read our Grape Growing Guide