often capitalized
: a dry red wine made from a widely grown grape originally used in the Bordeaux region of France for blending
also
: the grape itself
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Since the property is nestled in wine country, diners can also choose from a wine list showcasing local and regional bottles, including merlots from Walla Walla, and the Lodge’s own chardonnay and red blend.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Medium-bodied reds, like sangiovese or merlot, typically require 30-60 minutes of decanting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The wines generally have soft smooth tannins, and are often blended with cabernet sauvignon, syrah and/or merlot.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Their success with these grapes and a handful of others, like merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and zinfandel, led to hordes of imitators who planted the same set of grapes.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Medium-bodied reds, like sangiovese or merlot, typically require 30-60 minutes of decanting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The wines generally have soft smooth tannins, and are often blended with cabernet sauvignon, syrah and/or merlot.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Their success with these grapes and a handful of others, like merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and zinfandel, led to hordes of imitators who planted the same set of grapes.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Merlot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merlot. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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