Pronounced
(murr-LOW or MARE-low) |
Appearance
Dark ruby red |
Body
Style
Medium-bodied |
Flavors
Black cherries, blackberries, currants, plums, mocha, cedar, vanilla, minerals, tobacco and mint |
Major
Source
California; Chile; France (Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon regions); Italy; New York; Virginia; and Washington state |
Food
Matches
Barbecue
Cheddar
Chicken
Delicate Fish
Ham
Lamb
Pork
Roast Beef
Southwestern/Barbecue
Steaks
Turkey
Veal
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Merlot Information
Merlot is a very popular red wine with a softer texture than Cabernet Sauvignon. Hailing from the Bordeaux region of France, Merlot has firm tannins. There are several styles of Merlot including a Cabernet-style Merlot, which includes a high percentage (up to 25 percent) of Cabernet Sauvignon. In France, it is almost always blended with other grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and sometimes Malbec and/or Petit Verdot. Merlot in the Bordeaux region of France is planted mostly outside of the Médoc, and is the leading grape in the wines of Pomerol and St.-Emilion.
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