The answer might be straightforward for most but there will be some that are unaware that the word in this case Merlot is actually the nav of the grape variety used in the wine. It is also the wines grape varietal name and it is most commonly used for blending with other grapes.
In the episode we explore grape varieties, varietals and blended wines and before you think it blends don’t always mean the leftovers!
Don’t forgot you can watch this on my YouTube channel @vknowgeek
Don’t forgot you can watch this on my YouTube channel @vknowgeek
Timestamps
0:00- 9:40 what grapes are used to make wine?
9:40- 22:08 random wine tangent, the art of blending and all the different ways of blending wine.
22.08 Finish wine of the week what’s coming up