Types of Wine

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Barbera
Barolo
Bonarda
Bordeaux Blend (Red)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Gamay
Gewurztraminer
Grenache
Late Harvest Wine, Noble Rot
Malbec
Merlot
Montepulciano
Muscat
Nebbiolo
Petite Syrah, Petite Sirah
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
Riesling
Rose, Blush Wines
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Sparkling Dry Wine
Sparkling Sweet Wine
Syrah, Shiraz
Tempranillo
Viognier
Zinfandel

Merlot

Merlot is the most planted varietal in France, and competes only with Cabernet Sauvignon for the position of most popular red wine grape in the world. Merlot is produced in two distinct styles. Late harvested Merlot from warmer climates creates a wine of intense purple color, which shows blackberry and plum fruit, and has soft velvety tannins and a rich full body. Earlier harvested Merlot makes a wine lighter in body and alcohol, but with higher acidity and more of a red fruit character (rasberries, strawberries) and maybe even vegetal, leafy aromas. No matter where it is produced, it is the soft texture and smoothness of Merlot that make it a consistent crowd pleaser.

Suggested Foods

Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Sheep Cheeses, Mushroom Dishes, Breaded or Fried Poultry, Chicken/Turkey, Duck/Goose, Grilled Meats, Veal, Mushroom Sauces

Suggested Brands:

	(France)	(Bordeaux)
Abarbanel	(France)	()
Alfasi	(Chile)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Altoona Hills	(Australia)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Amiad	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Barkan	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Baron Herzog	(United States)	(Late Harvest Wine, Noble Rot)
Beit El	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Ben Ami	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Benhaim	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Binyamina	(Israel)	(Rose, Blush Wines)
Birya	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Bnai Baruch	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Bustan	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Carmel	(Israel)	()
Dalton	(Israel)	(Merlot)
Efrat	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Ella Valley	(Israel)	(Bordeaux)
Fortant	(France)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Galil Mountain	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Gat Shomron	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Golan Heights	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Gush Etzion	(Israel)	(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Hafner	(Austria)	()
Hagafen	(United States)	(Sparkling Dry Wine)