merlot

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Add the merlot, about 1 / 2 cup at a time and stir each time until absorbed.

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  1. dry red wine made from a grape grown widely in Bordeaux and California
  2. black wine grape originally from the region of Bordeaux

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  • He poured them both some merlot, then set down the bottle and raised his glass in a toast. —  CourtingTrouble
  • It's 83 percent cabernet franc and 17 percent merlot, and goes for 26 bucks a bottle. —  News from www.thesunchronicle.com
  • Before Sideways, merlot was a major force in the U.S. wine boom in the early 1990's. —  Express Milwaukee
  • In many respect this merlot is not the characteristically soft and approachable nature Merlot is more commonly known for, but rather the winemaker has chosen to embrace and bring out the intensity of the grape in a more concentrated and focused style. —  Epinions Recent Content for Home
  • His merlot is a testament to that insight, and exhibits the very best characteristics of top flight Pomerol at a fraction of the price. —  Expecting Rain
 

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