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Zinfandel can be substituted for Merlot in either cooking or drinking, although zinfandel has a uniquely discernible taste. There are a number of other red wines that more closely approximate Merlot.

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You can substitute it for white Burgundy wine.

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What grapes are use in zinfandel wine?

By law, a wine labeled as Zinfandel must contain a minimum of 75% Zinfandel.


Can you substitute White wine for Merlot wine?

Merlot is a dark grape which is usually used to make red wine. Any dark grape can be used to make white wine by not letting the juice stand in the grapeskins as it is fermenting, but I don't know of any instance of Merlot grapes used to make white wine.


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Is merlot a sweet spanish wine?

No, Merlot is medium dry French wine.


Can you drink merlot straight?

Merlot is a wine. Wine is generally drunk straight.


Can you please describe your experience with Zinfandel Wine?

Zinfandel is known for being a robust red wine, often grown in the California region. Zinfandel wine can be purchased from all good supermarket stores.


Is there a wine made from 100 percent merlot grapes?

Yes, it's called Merlot wine.


What language is merlot?

Merlot is the name of a French wine grape.


Is a zinfandel a fruit?

Zinfandel is a grape variety used to make wine by the same name.


Is merlot a color brown?

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What similarities does Rose wine have with Zinfandel wine?

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