My favourite wine (Merlot in general)

Member Name: LouisaNott

Product:	Merlot in general
Date:	26/08/01 (101 review reads)
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Advantages: Tasty, fruity

Disadvantages: None really

When I'm in a supermarket, looking for a cheap red, I know that any Merlot will be fine. It's just to my taste.

I wouldn't say that this one's a light wine, it's got some texture, and strength, but isn't by any means as thick and overpowering as a Bordeaux would be.

The last bottle I had tasted particularly "oaky" which, of course, depends on the wine maker's style. The bottle you buy may never have gone near an oak barrel in it's life. I know for a fact that he one I'm talking about has (I took a trip round the caves), and there's a definite oakey taste. Liek I said, it all depends on the processes within that particular makers caves.

Merlot wines fall somewhere in the middle as far as strong vs light is concerned. I'd be happy to drink this with a meal, and also to cook with it. As such, it's versatile, and fantastic. You can't go wrong.

As for the texture as a "drinking" wine. I'd say that it was rather thin, but tastes quite thick. So, thick in texture, thin in taste.

I'd also say that it's best drank with red meats, and cooked with something thick and rich.

Certainly not a "social drinking wine"...

Basically, Merlot is lovely, and thick, but not too overpowering. I'd recommend cooking with it, as well as accompanying a fairly heavy meal.

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