Merlot Recipe

Inspired by Via Emilia

Time45m

Serves4

Seven Falls, Wahluke Slope, Washington, Charles Krug, Napa Valley, California, Emmolo, Napa Valley, California

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the Wine
Place each bottle of Merlot in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill before serving.
2
Prepare Wine Glasses
Choose appropriate wine glasses and ensure they are clean and dry. You may also want to pre-warm the glasses by rinsing them with warm water and then drying them.
3
Open the Bottles
Carefully open each bottle of Merlot using a corkscrew. Ensure the cork is removed cleanly to avoid any cork pieces in the wine.
4
Pour the Wine
Pour each Merlot into the glasses, filling them to about one-third full to allow for aeration.
5
Taste and Enjoy
Begin with the Seven Falls Merlot, noting its flavor profile, then proceed with the Wahluke Slope, followed by Charles Krug, and finish with Emmolo. Take time to appreciate the aroma and taste of each wine.