| Merlot wine is a rich, soft wine with the flavor of | | | | be a splendidly pragmatic and commendable |
| blackberries, beloved because it is seldom harsh | | | | choice for many occasions. |
| and not as acidic as a Cabernet Sauvignon with | | | | Merlot wine is so popular due to the fact that it is |
| which it is often blended. Merlot wine has the | | | | softer, fruitier, and earlier-maturing than cabernet |
| added advantage of being rich and supple but only | | | | sauvignon, yet displays many of the same |
| moderately tannic and, therefore, wonderfully | | | | aromas and flavors - black cherry, currant, cedar, |
| drinkable from early on. | | | | and green olive - along with mint, tobacco and |
| The Merlot grape is larger and thinner skinned | | | | tea-leaf tones. |
| than the Cabernet grape. It has an opulent | | | | The most critically acclaimed Merlot wines are |
| texture that goes admirably with h'ordeuves or as | | | | dark, rich and strong. Aromas include scents of |
| a dinner drink. Similar to the soft Algerian wines of | | | | plums, black cherry, toffee, chocolate, violets, |
| the Pied Noirs, Merlot wine is used to round out | | | | orange and tea. |
| and add complexity to Cabernets.in today's world, | | | | Merlot Wine Tip: |
| Merlot wine is a premium varietal in its own right. | | | | Merlot wine is a good accompaniment to simply |
| Merlot wine is a round sensual wine that does not | | | | prepared beef and lamb dishes. |
| need the same care in aging. So Merlot wine can | | | | |