November 7 All day
Discover Merlot’s Range
International Merlot Day is November 7, and this year Bingham Family Vineyards is celebrating with two expressions of Merlot from our family vineyards in the Texas High Plains.
Merlot has a reputation for approachability, but the grape can also produce structured, concentrated wines with the ability to develop beautifully in bottle. Our 2021 Merlot and 2022 Estate Reserve Merlot show two sides of that story, both rooted in the same Texas High Plains soils.
And this International Merlot Day brings something new: our 2022 Estate Reserve Merlot will be released November 7.
Two Expressions from Our Vineyards
Both wines begin in our family vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA and are part of Bingham Family Vineyards’ estate-grown approach, with the grapes grown and the wines produced and bottled by our team.
2021 Estate Merlot
Our 2021 Merlot is full-bodied, structured and concentrated, with fresh and dried red and black fruit notes, black pepper, subtle herbal character, and spice and savory notes from oak and age. Its firm tannin structure suggests that it can continue developing in bottle, while still showing softness and an inviting full body now.
For the table, consider duck, braised meats, roasted mushrooms, smoked cheeses, steak with chimichurri, or beef or eggplant lasagna. Serve at cellar temperature and decant gently.
2022 Estate Reserve Merlot
The new 2022 Estate Reserve Merlot takes Merlot in a richer, more luxurious direction. It is full-bodied with pronounced intensity, showing plush ripe plum, smoked oak, floral tobacco notes and savory crushed-rock character. The tasting notes describe it as elegant and fully realized, with substantial tannins and the potential to continue developing with age.
Pair it with ribeye or other marbled meats, grilled meats with mushroom cream sauce or red wine jus, nutty or richly textured cheeses, or duck confit. Decant for about 15–30 minutes before serving.
Until our 2022 is released, we have a limited supply of 2021 Reserve Merlot available.
Celebrate International Merlot Day with Bingham
Whether you are opening a bottle now or choosing one to watch develop over time, International Merlot Day is a chance to explore just how much range this classic grape can offer.
Taste the 2021 Merlot, discover the new 2022 Estate Reserve Merlot beginning November 7, and experience two expressions of Merlot grown in the Texas High Plains.
Visit Bingham Family Vineyards in Hye, Grapevine or Meadow, explore our wines online, or ask our team which Merlot belongs on your table.
Blessings,
Betty