Mirlo Merlot 2025
Merlot is adored by fans for its silky-smooth texture and ripe plummy fruit – it’s the very definition of drinkability. And for the ripest, juiciest Merlot, follow the birds to Spain’s Mirlo Merlot.
One of the oldest wine regions of Spain, Cariñena lies just southeast of Rioja, a land of ancient low-yield vines where most vineyards nurture native varieties like Garnacha. But this red shows its winemakers can excel with international stars, especially Merlot which ripens to perfection in the arid rocky soils and hot sunshine.
But how do you tell when your grapes are ready to pick? The trick is to wait for the flocks of blackbirds (mirlo in Spanish) to appear. The ultimate judges of ripeness, the blackbirds will only eat the grapes when they have reach the pinnacle of juicy perfection. Then it’s a race to get the grapes in before the birds gobble them all up.
But it’s well worth the effort. Mirlo Merlot is bursting with silky cherry, summer berry and herbal aromas, followed by juicy plum and cherry fruit. It’s deliciously drinkable and a great party wine – try serving it with grilled chicken, veggie kebabs or Spanish tortilla.
Merlot is adored by fans for its silky-smooth texture and ripe plummy fruit – it’s the very definition of drinkability. And for the ripest, juiciest Merlot, follow the birds to Spain’s Mirlo Merlot.
One of the oldest wine regions of Spain, Cariñena lies just southeast of Rioja, a land of ancient low-yield vines where most vineyards nurture native varieties like Garnacha. But this red shows its winemakers can excel with international stars, especially Merlot which ripens to perfection in the arid rocky soils and hot sunshine.
But how do you tell when your grapes are ready to pick? The trick is to wait for the flocks of blackbirds (mirlo in Spanish) to appear. The ultimate judges of ripeness, the blackbirds will only eat the grapes when they have reach the pinnacle of juicy perfection. Then it’s a race to get the grapes in before the birds gobble them all up.
But it’s well worth the effort. Mirlo Merlot is bursting with silky cherry, summer berry and herbal aromas, followed by juicy plum and cherry fruit. It’s deliciously drinkable and a great party wine – try serving it with grilled chicken, veggie kebabs or Spanish tortilla.
