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Merlot

The term "merlot" is thought to be derived from the French word for "blackbird" because of the grape's dark blue color. Merlot has a full profile of flavors, as the grape's flavor depends on the climate during growth. Cooler climates bring out the taste of strawberries, plums, and ceder; medium climates bring out the tastes of blackberries, black plums, and black plums; warmer climates bring out the tastes of fuitcake and chocolate.

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How long does unopened Merlot wine last?

This depends on what the wine is and how it is stored, but the best wines, under perfect conditions may last for nearly a century!

Can you use white merlot in place of white wine in a recipe?

No, you can not because there will be differents types of plavor. The white whine is actual whine, whereas the white cooking whine is for cooking, and so you cannot subsitute that with white whine. you could look up subsitues on google, im sure there are many subsitutes other that white wine.

Does white Merlot go bad?

Wine vinegar does not contain any wine and cannot go bad.

Is Shiraz heavier than Merlot?

There is no absolute answer to that question. Generally cabernet is known to have more tannins than shiraz, however both shiraz and cabernet can be very full bodied, tannic, rich, and long-lived wines.

How many calories in a 6-ounce glass of merlot?

There are approximately 144 - 150 calories in 6 fluid ounces of red wine. Depending on the type of red wine, approximately 24 to 25 calories per fluid ounce.

How many calories in a bottle blackstone merlot wine?

A lot. When we were kids we used to call it cool-aid with a kick.

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.

How many calories in a bottle of Merlot?

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.

What is the alcohol content of white merlot beringer brand?

All wines are different due to the different sugar levels in the grapes before fermentation. You'll find cooler climates can have a low percentage, for example most bordeaux merlots are around 12% to 13%, where warmer climates can go up and up around the 15% mark.

Is Merlot served chilled or at room temp?

Port wine may be white or red and should be treated accordingly. Chilled for white and slightly less than room temperature for reds.

What are the common tasting notes for merlot wine?

Merlot is a dry wine, and is actually one of the classic dry wines, along with Cabernet. If you ever taste merlot, you will know just by the feeling it leaves in your mouth, as well as the spicy flavor, that it is a dry wine.

What food pairs well with Merlot wine?

Pinot Noir pairs effortlessly with a wide range of foods - from poultry, through to fish, ham, game birds, grilled beef, lamb and light meats such as veal. Simply-prepared dishes are best for this variety. Pinot also plays well with creamy sauces and spicy seasonings. It is one of the world's most versatile food wines.

Pronunciation - Pee-noh-n'wahr

Which has more sugar pinot noir or merlot?

Location, weather,temperature, soil, are only a few variables that candetermine thesugarcontent of pinot noir, it can be anything from 32 balling to 13 balling.

Can you use a merlot wine to cook with?

Yes and it will work well as both a pre-soak and a marinade.

Is merlot wine good for your health?

Drinking a glass of wine (or beer or distilled spirits) with dinner promotes good health. Drinking alcohol in moderation is now known to be associated with better health and greater longevity than is either abstaining or abusing alcohol.

Abusing alcohol for many years can cause health problems

no wine with dinner is not good for health because it can cause brain damage

Is burgundy wine similar to merlot?

Very little difference. I drink both on many occasions and prefer the Shiraz in warmer weather. Merlot is great on cold nights with rich cheeses and tangy sausages.

Is merlot wine considered a low sugar wine?

All wines start out with natural sugars. When they are fermented the sugar turns to alcohol. If you stop the fermentation early you get sweet wines. Most red wines are less then 1% residual sugar and this is below the taste threshold for most people to taste sweet. So the short answer is no Merlot does not have more sugar then regular wine it is a regular wine. What you taste is the fruit as Merlot tends to be more fruit forward then other wines.

Which wine is sweeter merlot or pinot noir?

I really depends on the wine maker. Merlot tends to be a little more fruity and a little more smoother. Pinot Noir can be really sweet, but also can be very dry, alcoholic and/or earthy (not suite). My exspensive, cheap Pinot tends to be sweeter than merlot which tends to be sweeter than more complex and exspensive pinots (espcially from France and Washington).

What are you talking about? Merlot is dense, dry and not at all expressive...VERY generally speaking... quite dull...sweet? Not at all. Pinot noir is not at all sweet either, but VERY expressive! I assume you confuse "sweet" with flavors of fruit. Looking for fruit between the two..pinot. Looking for "sweet"...look elsewhere pal.

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Can you substitute zinfandel for merlot wine?

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.

Is a merlot wine heavier than a burgundy wine?

Yes, it is, but there are always exceptions, although I'm not aware of any in this case!

Does white wine cause bowel cancer?

No evidence

There is no evidence linking white-wine consumption with cancer of the large or small intestines. There is some evidence to suggest that alcohol consumption of any kind increases slightly the risk of breast cancer in women. However, there is data showing that moderate alcohol consumption, particularly of red wine, reduces the risk of heart attack (which, by the way, kills more women each year than breast cancer does).