The 20 Best Merlots for 2026

Merlot is thought to be named after Merle (or Merlau), a local bird in the Bordeaux region of France. Whether this is true or not, it can be helpful to think of Merlot as the little blackbird of Bordeaux. It’s the softening ingredient to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc: it…

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