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mer·lot | \ mer-ˈlō 
, mər- \
, mər- \Definition of merlot
: a dry red wine made from a widely grown grape originally used in the Bordeaux region of France for blending also : the grape itself
Examples of merlot in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web The fungus here are cooked in a glug of merlot for extra richness, and melty swiss with a swipe of garlic mayo are the perfect accompaniment.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, "In 2019, the burgers in these cities are better than ever," 24 Oct. 2019 The 2017 Peynaud-Bagnac, a blend of 65 percent merlot, 30 percent cabernet sauvignon and 5 percent cabernet franc, is textbook Bordeaux, with black fruit flavors and a mineral note commonly called graphite or pencil shavings.
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Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "Snag this juicy, French white wine for just $9," 27 Sep. 2019 These vines are of the European Vitis vinifera species, which produce familiar grapes like cabernet sauvignon and merlot.
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Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, "Walla Walla vineyards face threat of phylloxera, insect that ruins grapevine production," 4 Sep. 2019 In 2019, his merlot and cabernet franc won gold medals in Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition.
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Stacey Mckenna, The Know, "Colorado wine is finally coming into its own," 24 Aug. 2019 Taste your way through Rombauer’s flagship chardonnay and lovely merlot, and pick up a bottle (or 12) of their famous zins ($35 to $80).
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Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, "10 Gold Country sipping, dining and outdoor adventures," 10 Aug. 2019 The wines are organized by varietal—ranging from a malbec from Mendoza to a merlot from Patagonia—and every time a dish arrives at your table, waiters will offer a few tips as to which section of wines will best complement your meal.
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, "In Argentina, Machines Are the New 'Sommeliers'," 12 Sep. 2018 Other choices include two exceptional rosés, a thought-provoking riesling from the Finger Lakes and a delicious merlot from Washington state.
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Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "On July 4, celebrate America with this delicious $12 California zinfandel," 21 June 2019 Also on the lineup are three lipsticks — a deep merlot hue and two shimmery shades in pink and peach — as well as eyeliners in sparkly black and maroon.
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Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Whoa, Urban Decay Is Launching an Entire Naked Cherry Makeup Collection," 4 Sep. 2018
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The first known use of merlot was in 1926
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