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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From dreamy fairy shimmer that feels perfect for date night, to sultry wine tones that look just right wrapped around a glass of merlot at Sunday dinner, these nails are setting the mood for the season.
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Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Wine Reds Is there a color more fall-friendly than deep merlot?
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025
Northern Michigan areas like Traverse City, the Leelanau Peninsular, and the Old Mission Peninsular with more temperate microclimates do well with chardonnay and merlot.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Medium-bodied reds, like sangiovese or merlot, typically require 30-60 minutes of decanting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Wine Reds Is there a color more fall-friendly than deep merlot?
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025
Northern Michigan areas like Traverse City, the Leelanau Peninsular, and the Old Mission Peninsular with more temperate microclimates do well with chardonnay and merlot.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Medium-bodied reds, like sangiovese or merlot, typically require 30-60 minutes of decanting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for merlot
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“Merlot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merlot. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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