merlot is made with red grapes and cabernet is made with blue grapes
Both are red but they are two different grapes. Merlot have been a blending grape into Cabernet for years to soften and round out the wine. Cabernet is the king of the reds and is the most full bodied of all red wines.
merlot is made with red grapes and cabernet is made with blue grapes
Merot
Bordeaux cepage is cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot
Merlot is a cousin of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon.
They are different cultivars of grape. Cabernet Sauvignon is a hybrid formed centuries ago in Bordeaux by the cross pollination of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Zinfandel is a misnomer of the variety Primitivo/Kriejenak Castlanski from Croatia. Think of the difference between a border collie and a Labrador. Both are dogs but are bred in different places to enhance different characteristics.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Very little difference.
Because that's what it's most suited for.
John Batelle is a fan of wine, particularly cabernet and merlot.
Generally, both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are considered dry red wines, but Cabernet Sauvignon tends to have slightly less residual sugar compared to Merlot. This is because Cabernet grapes typically have a thicker skin and higher tannin content, which can result in less sugar remaining after fermentation. However, the exact sugar content can vary based on the winemaking process and the specific wine producer. Always check the label for precise information if sugar content is a concern.