merlot

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For a wine newbie looking for something to pair with chicken, he suggested a fruity Merlot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Native plants pop up across the property including six Joshua trees, five olive trees and nine Ocotillo cacti, as well as vines that produce grape varietals such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2021

Meghan wore a Merlot trouser outfit to the appearance, while Harry wore khakis and a casual gray Henley.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2021

I'm sure John Boehner is chuckling mordantly at the thought of his former Freedom Caucus nemesis' little dilemma as he sips his glass of Merlot on the back nine.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2021

“Here,” said Merlot, “follow me, small brother, and I will instruct you on the fine points of how to nibble paper. ”

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo