October is International Merlot Month!
Did you know Merlot was given a month to celebrate?
October is International Merlot Month!
By Beth Heiserman, Published October 2016
Merlot is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine. The word Merlot has said to be a derivative of the word merle. In French, it means blackbird. History tells us that one of the first wine labels with Merlot on it was in 1784 in Bordeaux, France. It is a very popular red grape that is generally planted around the world for blending. Merlot adds…
