Merlot

Merlot has a bad rap, ever since the movie Sideways had a diatribe against it. But it's a wonderful grape. Read our illustrated guide below

Merlot, which in French means The Little Blackbird, is the second most popular red grape in North America (after Cabernet Sauvignon). Merlot gives the wine a deep colour, lots of body and alcohol, and a low tannin content (lower than Cabernet Sauvignon). No doubt, it is an elegant grape variety with a feminine character. Our selection of Merlot Fronsac Cuvée Tradition by Château du Bergey 2016 You’ve surely heard about the joy 2016 Bordeaux brings, and today you can finally experience all…

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Merlot is a great wine match to many different foods. This quick guide gives you all you need to know for your next Merlot food pairing.

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Spiced Merlot Sparkling Punch is the a lovely drink to serve to ring in the new year! Poof. Gone. Vanished. Didn't Christmas feel like it was over in 2.2 seconds? Or am I to a

Whether a full-bodied New World style or earthy Old World, this grape produces wines that are crowd-pleasing and food-friendly. This is everything you need to know.

The similarities of Cabernet Sauvignon vs Merlot often trip up experts tasting them together, but their differences make them perfect blending partners.

Tender beef and broccoli in a Merlot wine sauce

Merlot, used primarily as a blending grape in traditional [Bordeaux wine](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-bordeaux), has now become dominant as a wine in its own right. Merlot is a great introductory wine thanks to its smooth finish and ability to pair with many types of food.