Study on Cultivation Characteristics of Merlot in Changli Hebei

The botanical characteristics and economic characteristics of the wine grape varieties Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon were studied in this paper.The results showed that germination rate of Merlot was higher than that of Cabernet Sauvignon;germination and flowering time of the both varieties were concentrated;fruiting branches rate of Merlot was less than that of Cabernet Sauvignon,but which were belong higher level;the bunch size was little difference from the two varieties;sugar content of Merlot was less than that of Cabernet Sauvignon,but the sugar-acid ratio was higher than that of Cabernet Sauvignon.The wine brewed from Merlot had the characteristics of fuller fruity,typical of Cabernet,taste smooth and mellow,while sense of structure was slightly smaller than Cabernet Sauvignon;the overall wine quality was higher.