Merlot
Merlots have soared in popularity in the last decade, they offer the simple and easy to drink for wines beginners and full-bodied rich wines for those with a sharply honed palette for wine.While Merlots are quite often less tannic (astringent) and more lush than Cabernets, they are still full-bodied. Merlots are usually deep in color and have a fairly high alcohol content level. Merlot flavors are typically those of cherry, plum and even chocolate. Merlot aromas are often fruity and herbal.
Merlots are a close relative of Cabernet Sauvignon. Although, Merlots are typically a bit more berryish with less acidity and a less intense flavor. Merlots are a key player in the Bordeaux region, but are now grown in California, Washington and Oregon as well. Merlots are frequently blended into Cabernets to produce a more complex wine.
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Merlot Wine Recommendations
Napa Merlot
History Of Merlot
Merlot Grapes
White Merlot
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