grapes+wine? which grapes are grown to produce Merlot type of wine?. Merlot is a grape, just like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or Shiraz. If you really like merlot, try some of the Bordeaux wines specifically from St. Emilion and Pomerol.In St. Emilion the merlot is usually blended with cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. They tend [...]