noun
- a type of dark blue grape used in winemaking
- a red wine made from merlot grapes
Examples
- The vineyard grows merlot grapes alongside cabernet sauvignon.
- She ordered a glass of merlot with her steak dinner.
- This merlot has notes of cherry and chocolate.
- The wine list featured several excellent merlots from California.
- Merlot is often blended with other grape varieties.
- The restaurant’s house merlot was surprisingly good.