mer·lot
| \ mer-ˈlō
, mər-\
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Definition of merlot
: a dry red wine made from a widely grown grape originally used in the Bordeaux region of France for blending
also
: the grape itself
Examples of merlot in a Sentence
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Taste your way through Rombauer’s flagship chardonnay and lovely merlot, and pick up a bottle (or 12) of their famous zins ($35 to $80). — Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, "10 Gold Country sipping, dining and outdoor adventures," 10 Aug. 2019 The wines are organized by varietal—ranging from a malbec from Mendoza to a merlot from Patagonia—and every time a dish arrives at your table, waiters will offer a few tips as to which section of wines will best complement your meal. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, "In Argentina, Machines Are the New 'Sommeliers'," 12 Sep. 2018 Other choices include two exceptional rosés, a thought-provoking riesling from the Finger Lakes and a delicious merlot from Washington state. — Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "On July 4, celebrate America with this delicious $12 California zinfandel," 21 June 2019 Also on the lineup are three lipsticks — a deep merlot hue and two shimmery shades in pink and peach — as well as eyeliners in sparkly black and maroon. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Whoa, Urban Decay Is Launching an Entire Naked Cherry Makeup Collection," 4 Sep. 2018 Also on the lineup are three lipsticks — a deep merlot hue and two shimmery shades in pink and peach — as well as eyeliners in sparkly black and maroon. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Teen Vogue, "Whoa, Urban Decay Is Launching an Entire Naked Cherry Makeup Collection," 4 Sep. 2018 Strolling through the vineyards, Kluge plucks a ripe merlot grape and discusses sugar content and the excellent prognosis for the 2011 vintage. — Marcia Desanctis, Town & Country, "The Strange Saga of Trump Winery," 14 Oct. 2016 For an introductory red from Bergerac, Total Wine also stocks the Chateau Belingard 2015 Rouge ($11), a blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon. — Mike Dunne, sacbee, "A French wine mystery: Where's the Bergerac?," 6 June 2018 These aren’t your common chardonnays, merlots or cabernet sauvignons. — Emily Spicer, San Antonio Express-News, "The top 10 Hill Country Wineries," 4 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'merlot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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