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Taste of the Grape | The Velvity Red Wine: Merlot
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The Velvity Red Wine: MerlotMerlot has a reputation for making soft, round, and drinkable wines with low acidity and generous fruit flavors of plum, blueberry, black currant and black cherry along with a pleasantly chalky texture. Some describe the body as silky. Yet, according to many experts years ago, they claimed that Merlot had no future as a varietal wine in California. In the past few years, however, the Merlot grape has made the transition from being an assistant to Cabernet Sauvignon in blended wines to being a star in its own right. Now it is a commonly ordered and thoroughly enjoyed varietal. How did this happen? When the word came forth from the medical journals that red wine was good for your heart, a resulting boon in red wine sales occured. The wine drinking public, already hooked on white Zinfandel and Chardonnay, switched to red wine. And Non-wine drinkers, perhaps mindful of an unpleasant experience with dry, tannic, red wine, wanted a soft, supple, drinkable red wine. These consumers turned to Merlot, due to its reputation for low acid and its softness. 
What are the characteristics of a good Merlot? Look for rich, plum-like fruit, almost jammy
in its concentration, and low levels of acid and tannin. Merlot does not get particularly complex;
yet because of its soft tannin and gentle acidity profile, its pleasing fruit flavors are more
accessible than those of sturdier reds.
The soft tannin also makes Merlot an enjoyable match with a broad variety of foods. Even seafood, especially from the grill, can be a lovely pairing with Merlot’s unobtrusive flavors. Its somewhat "general" personality allows Merlot to fit nicely with all types of well-seasoned ethnic dishes. It is a nice, drinkable wine that provides a good story in its flavors and aroma.
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