MERLOT – ça va ça vient

March 11th, 2010


Paroles et musiques de Boby Lapointe.

Réalisation Sandra Desmazières.
Montage Guerric Catala.
Image vidéo Julien Widmer.

Morceau extrait du premier album de Merlot “Chansons d’amour… et de haine” disponible dans les bacs et en téléchargement légal.

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I am wanting to know when to open a 1998 bottle of Napa Valley Merlot?

February 26th, 2010


I also have a 1999 bottle of cabernet Merlot from Hogue Cellars which is a Washington St. (columbia valley)wine. How much are they worth? When is their peak and should be opened?

Really, if you want to honor that tradition and do it that way, call the vintner.
Call the winemakers and ask them what they suggest and when they think the wine will be at it’s best.

Enjoy!

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Wine & Spirits : Merlot Wine Guide

February 23rd, 2010


A guide to Merlot wine is to remember that while there are thousands of Merlots in the world, they really come in two basic varieties. Learn more about the different varieties of Merlot with the knowledge of a wine bar owner in this free video on wine.

Expert: Adrien Matthews
Contact: www.taystrestaurant.com
Bio: Adrien Matthews runs the wine program at Tayst Restaurant and Wine Bar in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:21

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What is your favorite Merlot that is sold at grocery stores?

January 28th, 2010


I’m not asking for specialties that only come direct from wineries. I’m looking for your favorite Merlot that is typically found at most grocery stores.

Merlot? MERLOT? If I have to drink another bottle of merlot….:)

Very inexpensive (relative to California) but so yummy
Black Oak
Francise Cappola
BV (personally I don’t like it but allot of people do)

What is it about merlot you like? If you like the smoothness of it, you might also try some Pinot Nior, it’s allot easier to find good ones ;)

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Part 1:Merlot Harvest Crush 2008 Landon Winery at stagecoach vineyard

December 17th, 2009


Landon Winery travels to Napa valley to participate in the harvest of Merlot grapes for a group of customers in Texas

Duration : 0:3:21

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Merlot- Why Such a Bad Rap? – Episode #171

December 15th, 2009


Sideways has had an impact on the Merlot wine market, today Gary tastes the 4 top selling Merlot in the shop for the month of January.

Duration : 0:12:53

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Is Merlot supposed to taste dry and watery?

December 13th, 2009


I just bought a bottle of Merlot out of curiosity, got a corkscrew and tasted the wine. It has a watery and dry taste. Is this normal?
I paid nearly £16 for an imported bottle from California.

One of my favourite reds. It should be dry, but it shouldn’t be watery. French Merlot-based wines usually have medium, soft velvety body and a hint of plum and/or blackcurrant.

However, it appears that, in California, Merlot-based wines can range from very fruity simple wines (sometimes referred to by critics as a "red Chardonnay") to more serious, barrel aged examples.

I suspect that you may have bought one of the former. Sometimes with wines, you don’t get what you pay for.

My advice would be to stick to the French ones. The DOC ones are the best, of course, but even the "Vin de Pays" ones I’ve had, whilst lighter than the DOCs, have still retained the core taste, bouquet and body.

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What’s the difference between Chianti and Merlot?

December 10th, 2009


My girlfriend and I need a red wine to pair with our meal tonight. Normally I’m good when it comes to pairing but I haven’t experienced a lot of Chiantis and I know she isn’t crazy about Merlot. What are the differences between Merlot and Chianti and are there any better options I could pair with chicken, pasta, and red sauce?

Merlot is a red grape used to produce the wine, Chianti is produced in the Chianti region of Italy, The main grape used is a Sangiovese grape, But it is also usually blended with other grapes….

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Wine & Spirits : How to Drink Merlot

December 10th, 2009


Drinking Merlot requires an open mind to let the aroma bloom all across your palette. Discover the robust flavors of Merlot wines with the help of a wine bar owner in this free video on wine varieties.

Expert: Adrien Matthews
Contact: www.taystrestaurant.com
Bio: Adrien Matthews runs the wine program at Tayst Restaurant and Wine Bar in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:2:3

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Merlot, Episode 8 Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course www.jancisrobinson.com

December 7th, 2009


The first 8 minutes of Merlot, Episode 8 Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course
www.jancisrobinson.com

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bookdvd.html to buy the full five-hour set of the multi-award-wining tv series Jancis Robinsons Wine Course.

The eighth episode of Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course – a beautifully filmed tour of the world of wine presented and written by Jancis Robinson and based on dozens of stunning locations in four continents.

Each of the ten half-hour programmes is centred on a major grape variety or theme but provides a complete wine education including how wine is made, tasted, stored and enjoyed.

See more at www.JancisRobinson.com – updated daily and the only place you’ll find all of the Oxford Companion to Wine and all of the World Atlas of Wine maps online

For my money, the site worth paying for is www.jancisrobinson.com’ – LA Times survey of wine websites

A 2-disc PAL version of the DVD is available from Amazon UK. It is distributed by B-motion of Holland in Europe.

Duration : 0:8:57

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