NO, they are in no way similar.
I don't think so. Merlot is a good dinner or cheese party wine. Sherry is served in smaller quantities and is generally much stronger than Merlot. - And there is NO substitute for a good sherry.
Yes, any good quality white wine can be used instead of sherry.
Sherry White is 5' 1".
It's not red - it's 'rose'.
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.
6 oz = 120 calories
Pinot Grigio is generally dryer.
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.
White wines, when properly stored, have a shelf life of about 3 years.
yes because it is a good substitute.
A 6-ounce glass of merlot contains about 142.5 calories according to the McKinley Health Center.There are approximately 122 calories in a 5.1 fluid ounce glass of Sutter Home White Merlot according to Calorie King.
No, because sherry is red and it tastes different, so unless you want your food to change color and taste, don't substitute sherry for white wine.