HOW TO BE PART OF THE MERLOT MOVEMENT

1. Get your hands on some Merlot

Drink it at home. Drink it out at a restaurant. Attend a #MerlotMe tasting. Just get some Merlot in your glass! There are plenty of new wines to discover.

 
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2. Share your tastes

Find a wine you like? Share your tastes on any social media site making sure to include the #MerlotMe hashtag. 

 

3. Chat with fellow merlot lovers online.

The best part about #MerlotMe is finding something new to try, or find others who love the same Merlot as you. Follow the hashtag and chat with others who are sharing their #MerlotMe moments as well.

RECENT MERLOT PRESS

Food & Wine

Merlot Has a Lot to Offer, If You Give It a Chance

Merlot contributes to some of the greatest wines in the world, but it still doesn’t always get the widespread credit it deserves.

 
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Bloomberg

The Sideways Curse Has Lifted: Merlot Is Having a Comeback

Sales of luxury merlots are increasing again, and restaurants are pouring more of it. Why? Because despite pop culture prejudice, it tastes good.

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Huffington Post

Why Merlot Could Be The Most Underrated Wine In The U.S. Right Now

Merlot isn’t the first varietal many people think of when picking up a bottle of red these days, but maybe it should be. “

 
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D Magazine

What to Drink Now: Marvelous Merlot

"If you're not drinking this wine, you're missing out."

Merlot is once again on top as a favorite for wine lovers.

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Wine Enthusiast

Merlot’s Quiet Comeback

While it may have fallen out of fashion, a small band of California winemakers who never lost faith in the grape are creating some of the world’s most complex Merlots.

 
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Wall Street Journal

Enough With the Merlot Bashing: A Wine That’s Ripe for Revival

Merlot’s reputation has suffered over the last decade. But on a recent trip to Napa, our columnist found elegant, appealing examples poised to sway the skeptics.