• 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.

• Fast Facts

  1. Accounts for approximately 12% of U.S. wine sales
  2. Earliest recorded mention: 1784
  3. Flavors: plum and currant
  4. Merlot is French for "young blackbird"
  5. Grape is reportedly an offspring of Cabernet Franc and sibling to Carmenere
  6. Pronounced: "mare-low" or "mer-low"
  7. Serve merlot slightly below room temperature http://www.cellarnotes.net/merlot_grape....

• 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.

• 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/

• Related Mahalo Pages

  How to Taste Wine | Wine | Pinot Noir | Vegan Wine | Box Wine | Australian Wine | French Wine | How to Cure a Hangover | Zinfandel | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Noir | Beaujolais Nouveau | How to Make Mulled Wine | Red Wine | Chianti | Barbaresco | Barbera | Barolo | Table Wine

Categories

Managed By: garyv
Managed Since: 06/03/2009
Views: 111
Money Earned: M$0.80

Page revenue is subject to change as we obtain data from our partners

View Top Managers

Recent Contributors

lauriem

• View History
• Discuss on the Message Board
• Embed this Page
• Share this page