• Wine Grapes 101: MERLOT
    Wine Grapes 101: MERLOT
    Merlot is one of those grape varieties, that everyone has heard about, but actually it is really hard to find 100% Merlot-based wines. Although Merlot is often referred as the blending partner for the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, Merlot on its own can produce great and age worthy wines. In this video I will talk about this grape variety in general, how it tastes and smells like, where it is grown, recommended food pairings, as well as notable producers.

    Wine Grapes 101: MERLOT

    Merlot is one of those grape varieties, that everyone has heard about, but actually it is really hard to find 100% Merlot-based wines. Although Merlot is often referred as the blending partner for the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, Merlot on its own can produce great and age worthy wines. In this video I will talk about this grape variety in general, how it tastes and smells like, where it is grown, recommended food pairings, as well as notable producers. 

     

    **Contents of this video

    0:00 Introduction

    1:11 What Does Merlot Taste Like?

    2:18 Merlot From Bordeaux

    3:09 Merlot From Other Countries

    4:08 Pairing Merlot With Food

    4:33 Notable Producers

     

    More videos in this series:

    1) Beginners Guide to RIESLING: https://youtu.be/P4mD6XUtZEk

    2) Beginners Guide to SAUVIGNON BLANC: https://youtu.be/tHqxFMWKiF4

    3) Beginners Guide to PINOT NOIR: https://youtu.be/ffj6UM6VW6A

    4) Beginners Guide to PRIMITIVO A.K.A. ZINFANDEL: https://youtu.be/y1GrJMyVxoM

    5) The Beginners Guide to SHIRAZ / SYRAH: https://youtu.be/Ji0ZN46i5Lg

    6) TEMPRANILLO - the King of Spanish Grapes: https://youtu.be/JJuSu3ZLWGc

    7) Wine Grapes 101: CABERNET SAUVIGNON: https://youtu.be/koBdvhI192Q

    8) Wine Grapes 101: MALBEC: https://youtu.be/uL0kA7dXpIU

     

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