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- Accounts for approximately 12% of U.S. wine sales
- Earliest recorded mention: 1784
- Flavors: plum and currant
- Merlot is French for "young blackbird"
- Grape is reportedly an offspring of Cabernet Franc and sibling to Carmenere
- Pronounced: "mare-low" or "mer-low"
- Serve merlot slightly below room temperature http://www.cellarnotes.net/merlot_grape....
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Merlot is both a grape and a popular red wine that is produced from it. Though it originated in Italy in the 18th century, it remains most popular in the United States and Chile. A wine with a medium body, is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz.
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Merlot Production
France, Italy and California are the top three producers of Merlot wines and grapes. Though often thought of as a lesser red wine, several rare and prized red wines are distilled primarily from the Merlot grape, including Chateau Petrus, a French Bordeaux wine.The grape vines grow best in cold soil. If left to age, the wine will have a stronger body and fruity taste. If picked early, the wine will maintain its natural acidity.
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Quotes
- "No, if anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am not drinking any f***ing Merlot!" —Miles Raymond from Sidewayshttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375063/quotes
- "I live for Merlot." —Cosmo Kramer from Seinfeldhttp://www.slate.com/id/2063458/
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Merlot Questions
Why do wine snobs seem to hate Merlot so much? 4 AnswersWines go in fashion, which is a shame. About 15 years ago, Pinot Grigio was the up-and-coming wine and Chardonnay was on its way out. I happen to like Merlot a... read more
Is it ok to drink merlot in the morning....or is that borderline alcoholism? 3 AnswersThis depends. Are you drinking a bottle of merlot every morning? If so, that is a sign of alcohol dependency. Do you feel you cannot get through the day without... read more
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Will it be an Italian red tonight? - A fruity 'Italian Merlot' - absolute heaven! - Try and you will LOVE!
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RT @lovewineNZ: #airnzwineawards Champion Merlot Trophy Villa Maria Reserve 2007 Rich Rich And Rich not for the faint hearted!
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#airnzwineawards Champion Merlot Trophy Villa Maria Reserve 2007 Rich Rich And Rich not for the faint hearted!
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