What is International Merlot Day?
International Merlot Day is held every year on November 7th in the world's most popular red wines.. It's also a day to remind those who have never tried merlot to try it.
"merlot" is thought to be a diminutive of merle, according to the word. This is the French word for the blackbird, which most likely refers to the grape's color. This is the French word for the blackbird. Merlot wine was first made in Bordeaux, France, and it was first exported in Bordeaux, France. Some incorrectly believe that cabernet sauvignon, a different grape, is the most widely planted in Bordeaux. This is not the case, however, it is not the norm. More hectares in Bordeaux are devoted to growing Merlot than any other grape. Merlot is Italy's fifth most planted grape. The grape is Israel's second most widely planted grape.
Other regions that produce Merlot include Bordeaux, Italy, and Israel.
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