But, Merlot is certainly not winemaker Christopher.    From Wordnik.com.  [Over the Barrel] Reference

Their 2005 Merlot is an extremely worthy double gold.    From Wordnik.com.  [Results from the 2007 New York Food & Wine Classic] Reference

Merlot is still rather middling in the bigger picture.    From Wordnik.com.  [2008 Harvest Report: Finger Lakes] Reference

A Pinot Noir or Merlot is a good match for milk chocolates.    From Wordnik.com.  [A little wine, a lot of chocolate.. WBW13] Reference

I think a great bottle of Merlot is better than styles, but it's late.    From Wordnik.com.  [Is That Legal?: A Bleg for Help With MS Word 2003] Reference

Someone should tell the Utah DMV that Merlot is a grape, not an intoxicant.    From Wordnik.com.  ["MERLOT" License Plate Illegal in Utah] Reference

Perhaps Merlot is a grape that truly reflects the terroir in a very pure way.    From Wordnik.com.  [TasteCamp] Reference

But aren't we wasting breath speculating on the potential of Merlot from the FL?.    From Wordnik.com.  [2008 Harvest Report: Finger Lakes] Reference

The special Merlot is the brainchild of Gary Madden, general manager of Lieb Family Cellars.    From Wordnik.com.  [From the Vine] Reference

The 2004 Merlot is blended with 17% Cabernet Franc and has a long -- somewhat peppery finish.    From Wordnik.com.  [LENNDEVOURS:] Reference

Merlot is not a feature grape in parts of Bordeaux but it is very important in all of Bordeaux.    From Wordnik.com.  [2008 Harvest Report: Finger Lakes] Reference

Its Noi, a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, is versatile enough to be a weeknight wine.    From Wordnik.com.  [Five Noteworthy Sangioveses] Reference

Merlot is also considered by many to be a cool climate grape along with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.    From Wordnik.com.  [2008 Harvest Report: Finger Lakes] Reference

From the Vine: 2000 Wölffer La Ferme Martin Merlot.    From Wordnik.com.  [From the Vine] Reference

The other star of the night was the 2001 Estate Merlot, which is tasting great right now.    From Wordnik.com.  [The New York Cork Report:] Reference

Merlot is either great or just good here ….    From Wordnik.com.  [Lenn Thompson] Reference

Has anyone thought that maybe "Merlot" has already been used for a personal plate in Utah.    From Wordnik.com.  ["MERLOT" License Plate Illegal in Utah] Reference

Sauvignon (the Merlot is fantastic too!).    From Wordnik.com.  [The Two Minute Rule] Reference

Munch does not know what kind of Merlot to pair with your caviar-topped filet mignon.    From Wordnik.com.  [post-gazette.com - News] Reference

Stir to distribute flour; pour a hearty red wine such as Merlot over all, and add fresh herbs.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tulsa Herb Society to teach about culinary bouquets | Tulsa World] Reference

"'Merlot' a No-No on Utah License Plate" -- headline, Associated Press, March 17.    From Wordnik.com.  [From the WSJ Opinion Archives] Reference

And then he mentioned a fancy Merlot called Petrus.    From Wordnik.com.  [American Beat: Grape Expectations] Reference

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I've got a Chardonnay and a Merlot here.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jul 31, 2008] Reference

  She opened a bottle of Merlot and poured herself a coffee mug full.    From Wordnik.com.  [Cock Sculpting] Reference

"Merlot became a trend," said Fred Dexheimer of BLT Steak in Manhattan.    From Wordnik.com.  [LOOKING SIDEWAYS AT MERLOT] Reference

With barbecue beef, look for a Merlot that's had little or no oak aging.    From Wordnik.com.  [Wine Challenge: Korean Cuisine] Reference

Ms. Patton samples a Merlot in the tasting room at Sunset Meadow Vineyards.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tasty Trails Around the Region] Reference

I opted for the Merlot tonight, since neither R. or I slept good last night.    From Wordnik.com.  [catpewk Diary Entry] Reference

But all of the wine-ophiles admitted that Miles is simply wrong about Merlot.    From Wordnik.com.  [American Beat: Grape Expectations] Reference

Hit the Merlot around 8: 30pm, after letting it breathe for about half an hour.    From Wordnik.com.  [catpewk Diary Entry] Reference

And very nice it was too: I had half a glass of Merlot, and left the rest of it.    From Wordnik.com.  [catpewk Diary Entry] Reference

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are the stars, but Syrah shows promise.    From Wordnik.com.  [Uncorked | Washington State] Reference

"A truly great Merlot which is ablaze with succulent blackcurrants and blueberries.    From Wordnik.com.  [[Spittoon] Full Postings] Reference

Indeed, Reuters has reported that Pinot Noir sales are soaring while Merlot is tanking.    From Wordnik.com.  [American Beat: Grape Expectations] Reference

Many do not realize Merlot is the biggest red variety in Bordeaux, and in all of France.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chris Phelps of Swanson Vineyards: A Name to Know in Reconsidering Napa Merlot] Reference

Casa Lapostolle, Merlot Rapel Valley 2001: Chile's known for its good yet inexpensive wines.    From Wordnik.com.  [Uncorked | Best Buys] Reference

I was impressed by their Chardonnay and Merlot, which had notes of oregano and stewed fruit.    From Wordnik.com.  [In Italy, a Volcanic Vintage] Reference

LUSHES and they don't see the problem with chugging a bottle or two of Merlot every night.    From Wordnik.com.  [moschikat Diary Entry] Reference

Concha y Toro, Merlot Rapel Valley Xplorador 2001: One of the many labels from this huge winery.    From Wordnik.com.  [Uncorked | Chilean Wines] Reference