14 best merlot wines picked by our expert for easy drinking all season long
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Misconceptions about Merlot are rife, but the truth is the grape makes some of the world’s most underestimated, delicious, and easy-to-love wines. It’s the cornerstone of Bordeaux blends and wine experts believe that the Merlot vineyards are in their prime, combining structure with approachability. With its plush, easy-to-love medleys of red berries, dark fruits, mellow spice and rich chocolate, it’s time wine drinkers stopped looking down on Merlot. How we tested open image in gallery A selection of our experts tried and tested merlot wines Each wine was opened an hour ahead of time to let it breathe and tasted from universal glassware to ensure a fair comparison across the board.
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