black wine grape originally from the region of Bordeaux
"The sommelier poured a rich merlot from Bordeaux to pair perfectly with the steak."
dry red wine made from a grape grown widely in Bordeaux and California
"She opened a bottle of merlot to pair with her steak dinner, enjoying the smooth taste of that classic dry red wine."
Alternative letter-case form of Merlot
"The sommelier suggested we try a Merlot from Bordeaux, noting that its deep blue-black skin makes it ideal for producing rich, full-bodied red wines."
A dark-blue variety of wine grape.