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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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Can you use merlot in french onion soup?

Julia child's recipe uses Merlot, with its lower tannins, in her French Onion Soup recipe. I've found none better.

Is all merlot dry red wines?

Dry and red are two different questions. Merlot is dry, though some merlots are dryer than others. Merlot is almost always red, though you can find a blush Rose of Merlot.

Difference between shirazz and merlot wine?

Shiraz and Merlot are both great drinking red wines. Shiraz will have a more fruit forward taste and a little more tannin, Merlots are know to be more middle of the road as far as fruit, tannins and style. Merlots were the hot wine to have during the mid 90's everyone wanted them then Shiraz came in from Australia around 10 years latter offered great value and very drinkable wines and became the darling. Prices of Merlot have come down and Shiraz is still a great buy. Enjoy either!

What is the cost of a Merlot wine?

Merlot is so widespread that excellent ones can be bought for less than $25.

How long can you keep pizza at room temperature?

Most food safety experts will say to not leave food out for more than 2 hours. It may or may not be unsafe to eat, but eating it is not worth the risk. Do not eat potentially hazardous food that has been left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

What kind of wine is Merlot di Aprilia?

A medium red fruity merlot with a nice 'berry' taste.

What does the French term merlot mean?

Merlot is a particular variety of grape used in the making of some red wines, especially in the producing area around Bordeaux, France. The name itself could come from a regional name for young blackbirds.

What color goes best with gray?

Good colors that go with grey are light colors. like a yellow or light blue or light pink or light green.

How intoxcicated can you get from drinking one bottle of merlot wine?

It depends how big you are and how used to drinking you are. I have a lady friend who can easily enjoy 2 bottles of Merlot and still seem fairly sober.

Is merlot a dry wine?

Yes, merlots are dry wines. In wine terminology, "dry" simply means,"no residual sugar." So, despite the fact that some merlots can be perceived as being sweet, they are actually almost always dry.

What type of wine goes with Tex- Mex food?

Budweiser, or Sam Adams Summer Ale. Of course, choose the best vintage locally availabe.

Does the room temperature affect how warm your clothes will keep you?

Any body at a temperature higher than its surroundings loses heat to the surroundings, and the rate of loss of heat is proportional to the temperature difference. Clothes provide an insulating layer around your body which tends to keep your skin temperature higher than would be the case without clothes, so you feel warmer, but heat is still escaping through the layers of clothing, and the lower the room temperature the more heat you will lose. So there must be some effect on how warm you feel due to the room temperature varying. Of course you can always put on more clothes to compensate, but you exposed parts, face and hands mostly, will notice the lower room temperature.

Can you drink merlot straight?

Merlot is a wine. Wine is generally drunk straight.

How do you find merlot dry red wne?

Go to a helpful bottle shop, like Trader Joe's, and have someone help you find what you are looking for. Also, at many stores, they have a detailed description below displayed bottles. Good luck!

How do you pronounce merlot?

The letter t is silent and the emphasis is on the second syllable, so the correct pronunciation is 'mer-LOW'.

Is 2010 a good year for Merlot from Chile?

For a long time, almost every year has been a good one for Chilean Merlot. They make excellent inexpensive Merlot

What is the difference between cabaret sauvignon wine and merlot wine?

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.