Merlot: The Misunderstood Beauty
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- By Tim Graham
- Posted in grape, grape variety, Merlot, red wine
Merlot is the wine that most of us learned to love red wine on, and it deserves far more respect than it sometimes gets. It is soft, generous and easy to enjoy, yet it also makes some of the most expensive and age-worthy wines on earth. This guide covers what Merlot is, where it comes from, how it tastes in its different styles, and what to put on the table beside it. Whether you are grabbing a Wednesday-night bottle or shopping for a special dinner, there is a Merlot for the occasion.