Merlot
Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape: Odd Wines from Around the World
Fat Bastard Chardonnay, Lazy Lizard Shiraz, White Trash White. These three wines—and more than 100 others—can be found in Marilyn Merlot and the Naked Grape, a celebration of the oddest wines in the world. Some have strange names, like Cat’s Pee on a Gooseberry Bush. Others have bizarre artwork, like the Magritte-inspired UFO invasion. Still others have unusual production features (Braille typography, heat-sensitive inks, lenticular art, and more).
Merlot: A Complete Guide to the Grape and the Wines It Produces (Mitchell Beazley Wine Made Easy)
Currently considered one of the world’s trendiest wines, Merlot has long been a staple from the vineyards of Bordeaux, used in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon to add soft, supple fruit to the final product. Susy Atkins, author of Girls’ Guide to Wine, demystifies everything about this popular variety in an eye-opening and practical guide that’s great for buying a bottle at home or taking on a wine-tasting trip.
Educating Peter: How I Taught a Famous Movie Critic the Difference Between Cabernet and Merlot or How Anybody Can Become an (Almost) Instant Wine Expert
Part buddy movie, part serious wine tutorial, Educating Peter is as much a treat for oenophiles in on the joke as it is for beginners who think Chablis is a brand name of wine.
Merlot News
- Mondavi creates wines for NH Inscription series - Foster's Daily Democrat
Mondavi creates wines for NH Inscription seriesFoster's Daily DemocratOver 10000 cases of the original three varietals of Sonoma County Signature Reserve Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot have been sold since launch, … - King of the Sandhill - Toronto Sun
King of the SandhillToronto SunTo hear Soon talk about his new releases like his Single Block Chardonnay and Single Block Merlot from the Sandhill Estate, it's clear Soon hasn't lost any …and more »… - Don't make fun of Merlots - Bradenton Herald
Don't make fun of MerlotsBradenton HeraldThere was a movie released several years ago that made fun of Merlot, in favor of the Pinot Noir varietal. In reality, what this film did was cause an …and more »… - Swine and Wine: Two of The Finest Things in Life - NewsBlaze
Swine and Wine: Two of The Finest Things in LifeNewsBlazeWith the Bacon Chocolate Sueyts nice Merlot would be a great match. The most important thing to remember about a Swine and Wine party is to enjoy the good … - After the fall: The stories of three niche wine makers - Los Angeles Times
LondonistAfter the fall: The stories of three niche wine makersLos Angeles TimesMerlot vines at Michael Havens' vineyard in 2005. (Havens Wine) By Patrick Comiskey To paraphrase Tolstoy (poorly): All happy wineries resemble one another; …Sample variety of wines at tastingsMonroe News StarWine Futures: So Good You Can Taste ItNBC Bay Areaall 3…