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Originating in France as a typical wine grape, the blue-black fruits of Grape ?Merlot? are highly regarded as the best claret grape around. Produces delicious plum notes in wine, or a deep red juice when sweetened appropriately. Grow under cover in the majority of the UK, to protect from frosts and keep crops thriving. Grape ?Merlot? is self-fertile but will only ripen deep into the season. Height of cordon trained vine: 1.8m (6'). Spread of cordon trained vine: 1.5m (5'). Untrained plants may reach up to 8m (26').