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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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What type of glass is merlot served in?
I serve mine in the classic Large Bordeaux glass. Two of these will comfortably hold a bottle of Merlot.
An average bottle of Merlot has about 4-5 grams of sugar.
What wine goes well with pop-tarts?
There are too many variables to provide a definitive answer to which wine to pair with a pop-tart. The variables of the pop-tart all have to be taken into consideration. Is it a fruit filling? Is it chocolate filling? Is it Brown Sugar Cinnamon (my favorite!)? Is it frosted or not? Is it being served at room temperature or nicely toasted? I find a nice white apple wine is perfect with the brown sugar cinnamon ones, dry is certainly better than too sweet a wine. Most plain fruit pop-tarts work well with a good blush, white zin being a favorite. When toasted, a slightly stronger flavor is necessary to counter act the slight bitterness of the crunchy crust. The stronger chocolate pairs well with a good burgundy and might make a nice complement to a strong port, but I confess to not having given that a try.
Suggested pairings for Pop-Tarts:
- Boone's Farm -I believe that the Boones Farm brand was practically made for the Tart-wine pairing. Who could resist the sweet taste of Boone's farm strawberry wine together with a double strawberry Pop Tart, toasted or not, one just brings out the fruity goodness of the other. The Apple wine is a sure thing with a cinnamon or apple/cinnamon toaster confection. I believe that Shasta boasts an equally impressive line up of taste varieties to pair with the breakfast delight for the underage group.
- Sangria -I think a sweet fruity wine would be good for a dessert type of food. Sangria is a possibility.
- Gewürztraminer -A Gewürztraminer may be a good choice because it has a full-body and slightly spicy flavor that might compliment a fruity dessert. But it would have to be a sweeter one, as the drier ones are better with sausages.
Which wine is best served with green salad?
This will really depend on what is in the salad. Typically Sauvignon Blanc is recommended for pairing with salads or you could try a nice fruity white such as a Chardonnay.
Sure, it can... it all depends who made it and what they wanted to do with it. In Bordeaux for example, merlot is usually added for body and softness and can comprise up to about 25% of the blend in some of the more traditional appelations within Bordeaux. However, some regions (eg Pomerol, Saint Emillion) are made mostly of merlot. Chateau Petrus, one of the world's most famous wines, is almost entirely made from merlot and ages well. However, many commercial, cheap merlots are not designed to age for years, particularly those from the New World. They are designed to be soft, fruit-driven styles to drink within a couple of years and do not have the structure to age well.
What is the sheOf life of unopened bOttos of barefOot merlot?
The shelf life of unopened bottles of Barefoot Merlot, like most red wines, is typically around 3 to 5 years if stored properly in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature. While it may still be drinkable beyond this period, the quality and flavor can diminish over time. For optimal taste, it's best to consume it within this timeframe. Always check for any signs of spoilage before opening.
How many calories are in 6oz glass baybridge merlot?
574.574213 for the 750 ml bottle of Merlot. Basically 145 calories per glass serving size 6.4 oz.
Merlot is the distant cousin of what wine making grape variety?
Merlot is a cousin of Cabernet Sauvignon.
How many calories in Robert moldavia merlot?
Most merlot has 95 calories for a 4 oz glass. Not sure about this particular brand, but it should be within a few calories of this, so if you are being cautious write it down as 100. :)
