Is Merlot a Sugary Wine? The Surprising Truth Behind Its Flavor Profile
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While many assume Merlot is sweet due to its lush fruit notes, a standard 5-ounce serving of most dry Merlots actually contains less than 1 gram of residual sugar. This fact reveals the key difference between a wine's flavor and its sugar content, and answers the question: Is Merlot a sugary wine?