Bottle of Traynor Family Vineyard Merlot — VQA Niagara Peninsula red wine.

Bottle of Merlot wine with a label and grapes on a beige background

★NATURAL WINE · HILLIER, ONTARIO★

Merlot.

Name: Merlot
Brand: Traynor Family Vineyard
Price: 19.95 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (14 reviews)

Beautiful deep colour with fresh plum, sweet cherry, and dark chocolate on the nose.

Variety

100% Merlot

Appellation

VQA Niagara Peninsula

Alcohol

12.5%

$19.95

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On the palate, cranberry sauce, Christmas dinner spices, and soft rich tannins.

★ About this wine ★

100% Merlot from a warm Niagara Peninsula microclimate, aged in neutral French oak for 8 months. Deep, dry, full-bodied with cranberry, plum, and dark chocolate notes.

★ Winemaker's note

The story behind this bottle

Merlot can be tricky to grow in Ontario. Fortunately, our primary Niagara grower has a great site with a warm microclimate. The fruit consistently ripens with beautiful fruit flavour and tobacco nuance. Aged in neutral French oak barrels for 8 months before bottling.

★ Technical Details

By the numbers

Variety: 100% Merlot
Appellation: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/L
SO2 @ Bottling: 6 mg/L
Vintage: 2021

★ Pairs beautifully with ★

Bring it to the table.

Roasted or braised lamb, pork, and beef

Mushroom-based dishes

Rich, hearty stews and casseroles

Strong cheeses — blue cheese, aged cheddar

★ Serving suggestions ★

Best served at room temperature, 18–20°C, in a standard red wine glass. Decant 15–20 minutes if you want; not required.

★ Also available at ★

Find at LCBO — SKU 44062 | All Traynor wines at the LCBO →

★ Frequently asked questions ★

Frequently Asked Questions.

How should I serve the Merlot?

Room temperature, 18–20°C. A standard red wine glass. Decant 15–20 minutes if you want; not required.

What food pairs well with the Merlot?

Roasted or braised meats (lamb, pork, beef), mushroom-based dishes, rich stews and casseroles, strong cheeses (blue cheese, aged cheddar), dark chocolate desserts.

Is the Merlot vegan?

Yes, vegan. 12.5% ABV. 100% Merlot from a warm Niagara microclimate. Aged 8 months in neutral French oak. VQA Niagara Peninsula, 2021 vintage. 3 g/L residual sugar.