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Is Merlot a good wine when the recipe calls for a dry red wine?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 11/12/2022

== == Salut! == == The "classic" dry red wines (and among the most easily found) are Cabernet and Merlot.
Yes, a wine is considered "dry" when it is not sweet. The dryer the wine is, the less sweet it is. Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry red wine.

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∙ 9y ago

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Can white wine be used in cooking when a recipe calls for red wine?

Yes but you will change the outcome and not always in a good way.

Where can one find a recipe for Merlot wine?

At your local wine making store it is possible to buy packages to make your own Merlot wine. Each store will be a little different so don't be afraid to ask the store owners questions.

Can you drink merlot straight?

Merlot is a wine. Wine is generally drunk straight.

Is merlot a sweet spanish wine?

No, Merlot is medium dry French wine.

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 merlot a color brown?

No, merlot is more of a purple (wine colour).

Can you substitute Shiraz for Burgundy wine in cooking?

Yes it is like switching form Cabernet to Pinot Noir

What can you use in a recipe when it calls for sherry vinegar and dont have it?

Red wine vinegar, if you have it.

Which varietal wine is best with sharp cheddar cheese?

I like a good Chilean Merlot with it

A recipe calls for white wine vinegar but i don't have it - what can i use?

Ordinary vinegar - or a mixture of white wine and ordinary vinegar.

Is 2004 a good year for merlot?

A good wine year is dependent on where EXACTLY it was grown, - right down to the vineyard .