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Merlot

Soft, round and generous: Merlot is the easiest full-flavored red to enjoy without food, and it shines with roast meats and pasta.

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38 wines in stock · $3.99 – $63.99

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What Merlot tastes like

Plum, black cherry and chocolate, with softer tannin and a rounder feel than Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot ripens earlier and its skins are thinner, so the wines are approachable young. In Bordeaux it is the majority grape of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion; in California and Washington it makes plush, medium-to-full-bodied reds that are often the best value in the aisle.

Pairing Merlot

Roast chicken, pork, meatloaf, burgers, tomato-sauced pasta and pizza — Merlot's softness lets it work with a wider range of weeknight meals than bigger reds. Serve at 60–65°F.

Frequently asked questions

Is Merlot sweet or dry?
Dry. Its plush fruit and low tannin make it taste smooth, but Merlot has no residual sugar.
Is Merlot lighter than Cabernet?
Slightly. Merlot is medium-to-full bodied with softer tannin, so it feels gentler in the glass than Cabernet Sauvignon.

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