Ep 57I’m back with another wine grape deep dive and this time it’s Merlot! If I’m being honest, I tend to skip right over Merlot when I see it on the menu. However, after a lot of research, I think I’ve changed my own mind about this grape!Join me as we dive into the rise and fall of the Merlot grape! We’ll get into how Merlot went from being a superstar to shunned, how it is often mistaken for Cabernet Sauvignon, its mysterious parentage, the unique characteristics of Merlot grapes, and its global prominence.We’ll discover the impact terroir has on Merlot from the clay limestone soils of Bordeaux to the mountainous regions where rocky, well-draining soil produces high-quality grapes with concentrated flavors.If you are ready to have your mind blown about this grape and have Merlot back in the spotlight, press play and let’s go!Other Grape Deep DivesEp 06: Grape Deep Dive - ChardonnayEp 14: Grape Deep Dive - Cabernet FrancEp 21: Grape Deep Dive - Chenin BlancEp 38: Grape Deep Dive - RieslingEp 45: Grape Deep Dive - BarberaEpisode Highlights:History and origins of MerlotViticulture and terroir of MerlotFlavor and Aroma profile of MerlotStyle of MerlotWhat areas produce MerlotHow to serve MerlotWhat food to pair with MerlotWhat did you think of the episode? Text me!Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - [email protected]

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