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	Merlot
		Merlot did not appear as a California varietal label until the end of the decade and was not a big seller until the end of the '80s.
		The berry of merlot is relatively thin-skinned and somewhat prone to rot.
		Merlot is moderately vigorous in vine growth, but must sometimes be reined in from setting too large of a crop by judicious pruning, often followed weeks later by cluster thinning.
	www.winepros.org /wine101/grape_profiles/merlot.htm (606 words)

	Merlot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Merlot is a variety of wine grape used to create a popular red wine.
		Merlot is produced primarily in France and California, and on a lesser scale in Australia, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, and other parts of the United States.
		Most wines from Bordeaux contain at least some Merlot, and in the regions of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion it is not unusual for Merlot to comprise the majority of the blend.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Merlot (376 words)

	Merlot
		Merlot, which means "fl bird" in French, is a distant cousin of Cabernet Sauvignon.
		Merlot by nature is a soft, drinkable wine with rich, plum-like flavors with blueberry and cherry notes.
		Merlot has improved so much that is no longer just a "blending" wine, but an outstanding varietal in its own right.
	www.winewebcentral.com /merlot (263 words)

	Wine Guide - Merlot Wine
		Merlot is the most widely planted red grape in France’s Bordeaux region, although it is eclipsed in stature by cabernet sauvignon, the grape with which it is routinely blended.
		A thin-skinned variety, merlot ripens earlier in the season then cabernet sauvignon and is less hardy, prone to a variety of ailments from shatter (the loss of potential fruit during flowering of the vine) to rot and mildew.
		Merlot’s popularity is due to the fact that it is softer, fruitier, and earlier-maturing than cabernet sauvignon, yet displays many of the same aromas and flavors – fl cherry, currant, cedar, and green olive – along with mint, tobacco and tea-leaf tones.
	www.drinkwine.com /wine_guide/varietals/merlot.html (488 words)

	Merlot Wine Information
		Merlot is the name of a red grape which traces its ancestry to the biturica variety.
		Merlot is not well suited for long aging, so until recently the wine made from merlot grapes was used solely as a blending wine.
		Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, fl cherry, violets, and orange.
	www.wineintro.com /types/merlot.html (265 words)

	Merlot
		Merlot is able to mature in regions that are cooler than those required for Cabernet Sauvignon.
		Merlot is more susceptible to fungus and mold diseases and therefore a bit harder to grow.
		Merlot is enjoying a surge in popularity and additional acreage is being planted in many major producing regions.
	www.cellarnotes.net /merlot_grape.html (290 words)

	Merlot (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Origin: Merlot, along with Cabernet Sauvignon and to a lesser extent Cabernet Franc, are the principal grapes grown in the Bordeaux region of France.
		Merlot can be produced as a straight varietal but mostly it is blended to improve upon its lower level of tannins.
		Merlot tends to be more herbaceous in both flavor and aroma than Cabernet Sauvignon, while being lighter and warmer to the palette (due to its slightly higher levels of alcohol).
	www.raffaldini.com /g_merlot.shtml (400 words)

	Merlot Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Merlot is extensively grown throughout the world but has developed a tarnished reputation from overproduction in areas like northeastern Italy.
		In California and Washington, Merlot was initially planted as a blending grape, but in the late 1970s it began to stand on its own as a variety and has been continually gaining popularity.
		Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot grapes ripen fairly early and have lower
	www.epicurious.com /drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=7137 (495 words)

	Adams Market Research Alcohol Beverage Industry
		Merlot may be one of today's best-selling varietals, but take a closer look at the effects of the red wine's popularity.
		For one thing, merlot is a grape that simply lacks the depth of flavor that cabernet has in abundance.
		It's only a matter of time before today's merlot addicts discover two factors: first, it's not easy to drink some of these wines young because of the tannins that make them astringent (tannins we had heard were absent from merlot).
	www.beveragenet.net /cheers/1999/0799/799fres.asp (941 words)

	Merlot: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Merlot is a variety of wine wine quick summary:
		Many Merlots are made in a style popular with newer red wine drinkers (though to be clear, EHandler: no quick summary.
		White Merlot is made the same way as its more famous cousin, EHandler: no quick summary.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/me/merlot.htm (1290 words)

	The Seattle Times: Wine: Life after "Sideways": Merlots dust off bad p.r.
		The idea of making varietal merlot caught on here in the U.S., as with other varietal wines, because the European system of defining wines by the tiny village or vineyard where they were made doesn't really work here.
		There were a pair of merlots from Three Rivers, well-matched from the excellent 2001 and 2002 vintages, supple and toasty, the younger wine still juicy with fl-cherry fruit and mineral highlights.
		And the youngest in the group, a 2003 merlot from Tamarack Cellars, delivered all the sweet young fruit and mocha toast flavors that we hope for in young Washington merlot.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/foodwine/2002223716_winecol30.html (1118 words)

	*Northwest Merlot
		Merlot is to the American wine consumer in the 2000's as "burgundy" was in the 70s: the new generic red.
		The berry of merlot is relatively thin-skinned and prone to rot.
		Paradoxically, merlot is one of the varieties most prone to coulure, a condition that causes the immature berries to fall off soon after flowering.
	www.northwest-wine.com /northwestwinemerlot.html (2226 words)

	Wine Rant: Merlot Wine Rant (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Merlot has a claim to fame as the main grape squeeze in the wines of Bordeaux but that is paling to its versatility as good juice with food.
		Merlot can also be moody in its presentation allowing winemakers quite a bit of wiggle room in the style they choose.
		Good Merlots are abundant in both California, and Washington although because of their diversity in the bottle you may have to experiement to find the perfect one for you.
	www.winerant.com /wine_rant/2005/05/merlot_rant.html (536 words)

	Basic Juice - the wine blog for my generation: MERLOT
		Seriously, though; reflecting on past voyages through galaxies of wine, I realize that Merlot, in its single-varietal form, is one grape, which I've woefully overlooked.
		The Caveman, whose palate I plan on cloning in the near future, introduced Merlot (from California, no less) to one of his swanky holiday dinners.
		I just had the 02 Red Diamond Merlot from WA and it was better than Merlot's I've had in the past.
	basicjuice.blogs.com /basicjuice/2006/01/merlot.html (876 words)

	MERLOT: A Model for User Involvement in Digital Library Design and Implementation: McMartin: JoDI (Site not responding. Last check: )
		MERLOT is an international consortium comprised of over 20 institutions and systems of higher education and industry partners who collaborate to produce a premier online community where faculty, staff, and students from around the world share online learning materials and pedagogy.
		MERLOT's partners are integral to the functioning of MERLOT and its services, from initial design and testing to deployment and management.
		MERLOT's focus on collaboration has been on establishing relationships that further common goals, promote collaborations among innovative organizations for the purpose of improving higher education, and meet the needs of the individual end user.
	jodi.ecs.soton.ac.uk /Articles/v05/i03/McMartin (3376 words)

	Merlot
		Merlot has a softer, rounder, sweeter flavour than Cabernet Sauvignon and it is this sweetness that makes some of its best food companions similar to those of Gewurztraminer.
		Merlot, if it has been aged in new oak can often taste even sweeter, as the vanillin from the oak accentuates sweetness.
		Merlot, either on its own or in a blend that's not too heavily oaked, happily accompanies mild, slightly waxy cheeses such as Jarlsberg, Emmental, Edam and Gouda, and is good with the sweet and sour flavours (as well as the associated spices) of a lot of Asian cooking.
	www.3dwines.com /merlot.html (348 words)

	Merlot
		The popularity of Merlot is in due alrge part by the ease of pronunciation of the grape as well as the ease on the palate of the grape.
		Merlot tends to be rather soft and fruity with very slight tannins.
		The wine does not require extended bottle age which also is added bonus especially for consumers who do not have a wine cellar.Although the grape has great attributes, it excels when blended with other grapes, usually Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc as done in Bordeaux.
	www.internetwines.com /wines-merlot.html (202 words)

	Merlot \| JuneWines.com
		Merlot is a very mellow varietal that can be enjoyed without food or cheese.
		Because Merlot is not crushingly bold or quietly subtle, you do not have to eat while enjoying this wine, but you certainly can.
		Not to worry, Merlot can blend in, get along famously with almost any kind of food, and still work well after the food is gone.
	www.junewines.com /merlot.php (428 words)

	Estancia Merlot 1999 - Wine
		Merlot is a red grape that originates from the Bordeaux region of France.
		Cabernet is often blended with Merlot to smooth out the rough edges of a young, robust Cabernet.
		Merlot has grown in popularity over the past years.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art1506.asp (365 words)

	Wine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		When one of these varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Merlot, for example, is used as the predominant grape (usually defined by law as a minimum of 75 or 85%) the result is a varietal, as opposed to a blended wine.
		Blended wines are in no way inferior to varietal wines; indeed, some of the world's most valued and expensive wines from the Bordeaux, Rioja or Tuscany regions, are a blend of several grape varieties of the same vintage.
		Some blended wine names are marketing terms, and the use of these names is governed by trademark or copyright law, rather than a specific wine law or a patent on the actual varietal blend or process used to achieve it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wine (5504 words)

	Merlot Wine from Hawley Wine, Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, California
		Merlot and Cabernet grapes from Hawley Vineyard were hand harvested, and vinified separately.
		This mountain grown Merlot is deep in color with intense fruit flavors reminiscent of fl cherries, currants, and flberries.
		The Merlot grape vine is less vigorous than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc, so Merlot can be grown on richer soils.
	www.hawleywine.com /Merlot.html (809 words)

	Merlot Reviews
		But this is a muscular Merlot with a deep dark color, cherry and earthy tones with a smoky full finish and silky tannins.
		Merlot’s are not my favorite but this wine is packed with fruit and has a pleasant, easy drinking style.
		A pleasant blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon which brings a smooth, fruity sensation to the palate.
	www.winostuff.com /Merlot_reviews.htm (575 words)

	Knocked Sideways / Merlot is suddenly uncool -- but the great ones still shine (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Merlot sales are still rising overall, but AC Nielsen reported some early warning signs of a possible reversal Monday: the percentage of households buying it is down 2 percent compared to a similar 12-week period a year ago; repeat purchases of Merlot are down 3 percent.
		But a great Merlot can also be as complex as the finest Cabernet, without the formidable tannins or the necessity of bottle aging for decades.
		Merlot's gentle nature makes it acceptable with a wide range of foods -- not as wide as Pinot Noir, the default red-wine choice for difficult pairings, but still good with anything from meatless fare ("It has a tobacco quality that comes out nicely with vegetarian dishes," says Roberts) through chicken to wild game.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/02/24/WIGOVBD2LU1.DTL (1886 words)

	Merlot - America’s Wine Shop - Wine Online — Retail Wine Store (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cakebread Cellars 2002 Merlot, blended with 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, is an especially rich example of the variety.
		Our 2003 Merlot lives up to this reputation and stands as a firm reminder of why we’ve received so much attention.
		The 2003 Blackstone Merlot perfectly demonstrates the “Blackstone style”—rich fruit aromas, elegance, supple oak characters and soft tannins.
	www.americaswineshop.com /results?varietalid=1037 (553 words)

	Rutherford Grove Winery - Napa Valley, CA
		Our Estate Merlot vineyard is an integral part of this wine and is planted directly in front of the winery.
		Sitting in our tasting room and sipping a glass of our wine, you can look out onto this vineyard and see the hand driven vineyard stakes of each row that make a perfect line and truly exemplify the kind of attention to detail and quality that we are proud of.
		Merlot from the Kenefick Ranch is also included into the blend.
	www.rutherfordgrove.com /merlot.htm (274 words)

	Merlot's Bad Press
		The upshot is that mass-market merlot became a commercial phenomenon even as it became a generally innocuous wine.
		Merlot producers are worried, and some are working hard to counteract the notion that the grape is some sort of joke.
		Merlot's boom was not grounded on a solid foundation, but it doesn't deserve the bust now threatened by an anti-merlot fad.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/03/AR2005050300419.html (751 words)

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