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The Velvity Red Wine:  Merlot

It is difficult to discuss Merlot without mentioning Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot is a distant relative of Cabernet Sauvignon. The biggest difference is that the skin of the Merlot grape is thinner than that of Cabernet Sauvignon; therefore, Merlot ripens earlier and has less tannin of the two.

Merlot has a reputation for making soft, round, and drinkable wines with low acidity and generous fruit flavors of plum, blueberry, black currant and black cherry along with a pleasantly chalky texture. Some describe the body as silky. Yet, according to many experts years ago, they claimed that Merlot had no future as a varietal wine in California.

In the past few years, however, the Merlot grape has made the transition from being an assistant to Cabernet Sauvignon in blended wines to being a star in its own right. Now it is a commonly ordered and thoroughly enjoyed varietal. How did this happen?


When the word came forth from the medical journals that red wine was good for your heart, a resulting boon in red wine sales occured. The wine drinking public, already hooked on white Zinfandel and Chardonnay, switched to red wine. And Non-wine drinkers, perhaps mindful of an unpleasant experience with dry, tannic, red wine, wanted a soft, supple, drinkable red wine. These consumers turned to Merlot, due to its reputation for low acid and its softness.

sipping Merlot What are the characteristics of a good Merlot? Look for rich, plum-like fruit, almost jammy in its concentration, and low levels of acid and tannin. Merlot does not get particularly complex; yet because of its soft tannin and gentle acidity profile, its pleasing fruit flavors are more accessible than those of sturdier reds.

The soft tannin also makes Merlot an enjoyable match with a broad variety of foods. Even seafood, especially from the grill, can be a lovely pairing with Merlot’s unobtrusive flavors. Its somewhat "general" personality allows Merlot to fit nicely with all types of well-seasoned ethnic dishes. It is a nice, drinkable wine that provides a good story in its flavors and aroma.

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Taste T.O. (blog)

Wine: This bicycle took consumers for a ride
Washington Post
The wine was actually a mix of merlot and syrah, two varieties that don't fetch the same price as pinot. French authorities caught on to the scheme when ...
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Reuters

Chile Quake Rocks Its Booming Wine Industry
BusinessWeek
The final wine, to be released next year (no price yet), was Torres's new showpiece: 2009 Empedrado, a 100 percent merlot made on difficult-to-harvest ...
Quake takes toll on Chilean wineNews-Leader.com

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Introducing Italy's Winezero and other sobering wines
Independent
Here are a few wines that have garnered international attention: US-based Ariel produces premium non-alcoholic wines including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, ...

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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

UP AND DOWN THE WINE ROADS With George Starke
St. Helena Star
... of the brand which includes Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jeane (a young merlot), Sauvignon Blonde, the Velvet Collection and Blonde du Noirs sparkling wines. ...
Gismondi: Hard times threaten wine's fairy-tale marketVancouver Sun

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ChicagoNow (blog)

'Pinotgate' controversy gives grape a bad name
San Francisco Chronicle
Bob Edme / AP French wine merchant Sieur d'Arques is accused of selling Merlot and Syrah as Pinot Noir. Could bungling by French vintners finally end our ...
Producers convicted of creating fake PinotVancouver Sun

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Kizzle Kazzle
New York Times
“It is like drinking merlot,” one businessman was quoted as saying. This non-vintage gem displays its northern terroir well, providing a nice contrast to ...

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Fruity merlot goes with juicy red meats
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Our Wine of the Week, Beringer 2006 Napa Valley Merlot ($19), offers a pleasing mouthful of rich, supple juiciness and a finish that ...
Wine of the weekSanta Rosa Press Democrat

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Times LIVE (blog)

Merlot must wait
Times LIVE (blog)
Jean Daneel, Chenin champion from Napier, will start harvesting his Merlot on Wednesday when he returns to the Cape from the Liquidity Trade Show held at ...



Rosemount's push into pubs & bars
Morning Advertiser
Featuring a Cabernet Merlot and a Chardonnay, the new wines have been crafted to offer excellent quality, easy-drinking wines, but with a price tag normally ...



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Hackney Gazette
Stars of the Atom Live Tour will be performing onstage, including London's Alexa Merlot, and visitors will get the opportunity to audition themselves. ...


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