Merlot Wine Grape Vine Live Plant – 1–2 Year Old | Pruned & Well Rooted Vitis vinifera | Red Wine Grape | Vineyard & Backyard Fruit Vine

Grow one of the world’s best-known wine grapes at home with this live Merlot grape vine. Botanically classified as Vitis vinifera ‘Merlot’, this classic red wine grape cultivar produces clusters of dark blue to purple-black grapes when mature and is widely grown for winemaking.

You will receive one established 1–2 year old vine that has been pruned and developed a healthy root system. Merlot vines are vigorous climbing plants that perform best when trained on a sturdy trellis, arbor, fence, or vineyard-style support system.

Grape vines naturally enter dormancy and are commonly pruned during the dormant season. Depending on the season and shipping date, your plant may therefore arrive with few or no leaves. With proper planting, sunlight, drainage, and seasonal pruning, it can develop into a productive perennial fruiting vine.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Merlot wine grape vine
✔️ Approximately 1–2 years old
✔️ Pruned and well rooted
✔️ Classic Vitis vinifera wine grape cultivar
✔️ Dark-colored wine grapes when mature
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Merlot Wine Grape
Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera ‘Merlot’
Plant Type: Deciduous perennial fruiting vine
Growth Stage: 1–2 year old established vine
Sun Requirements: Full sun, ideally 6–8+ hours daily
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil; avoid persistently waterlogged conditions
Watering: Moderate; water consistently during establishment, then deeply as needed
Mature Height: Approximately 6–10+ feet when trained; size is controlled through support and pruning
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast once established
USDA Zones: Approximately 7–10, depending on local climate and growing conditions
Container Friendly: Yes, with a large container, sturdy support, and regular pruning

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Merlot vine in a sunny location with excellent drainage and provide a trellis or other sturdy support from the beginning. Water consistently during its first growing season while the root system establishes. Annual dormant-season pruning is important for controlling growth and encouraging productive fruiting wood.