Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The word Merlot is derived from the word merle, which translates from the original French to describe the common blackbird. The ...

Merlot is a great under-rated red wine that we should be seeking out, and it’s often a better value than cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir. Here’s what to buy and try now. ITALY/Gradis'ciutta ...

Once dismissed after the movie Sideways, Merlot is quietly regaining prestige as top producers from Napa to Bordeaux and Bolgheri showcase its depth, structure, and elegance. Winemakers are ...

“MERLOT IS ONE of the great grapes,” said winemaker Aaron Pott as we stood in the living room of his Napa Valley home. On the table in front of us were bottles of Merlot-dominant Blackbird Vineyards ...

In Unfiltered, Bon Appetit's wine editor Marissa Ross shares her latest favorite bottles and—you guessed it—unfiltered thoughts on natural wine. The year is 2004. The film Sideways is released in ...

Successful as it was at the box office, the film Sideways has had an even bigger impact at the checkout counter. Even though it is no longer in theaters, the Oscar-winning movie about two buddies on a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Experienced independent writer with a background in the wine industry. Soon after the movie Sideway’s release, retailers across ...

Merlot contributes to some of the greatest wines in the world, but it doesn’t always get the widespread credit it deserves. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and ...

"If anyone orders merlot, I'm leaving! I'm not drinking any fucking merlot!" This pronouncement, in the 2004 movie Sideways — based on my novel — nearly killed the merlot industry. Many viewers assume ...

Jessica Dupuy is a Texas-based writer, educator, and consultant with a focus on wine, spirits, food, and travel. Her work has been featured in a variety of esteemed publications, including Decanter, ...