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World Merlot Day – Rediscovering a Classic

Byexploringthewineglass November 6, 2024

Oh Merlot! The step-child of the wine world. The grape that could have been if it weren’t for a stupid line in a movie that also may be the MOST misunderstood line in any movie ever. But thankfully, Merlot seems to be on the rise again. Let’s celebrate it this Thursday, International Merlot Day. The…

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How A Pastor Gave Us Merlot

Byexploringthewineglass November 7, 2018

October has been declared #MerlotMe month. Earlier this month, my colleagues at #WinePW got together to share our favorite Merlot wine pairings. I paired two Merlots with Ratatouille and shared my thoughts in my post #MerlotMe and the Little Chef. After my post was written, I received another sample. A Merlot from Mt. Brave Winery in…