Merlot Structure

Question 1

What does Merlot contribute to other wines on the palate?

Answer 1

fuller fruit, more depth, and rounder texture

Question 2

The finest bottlings of merlot without a blending partner are described as:

Answer 2

structure, length, and dimension

Question 3

True or false: Softer acidity makes merlot wines more approachable and less dependent on food for balance.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What grape has a Lush character described as fleshy, withtannins that are silky and feels “smooth”—they are never as prominent as those of Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 4

Merlot

Question 5

Does dry describe a lighter or richer style merlot?

Answer 5

both

Question 5

A grape that offer opulent fruit, fresh acid, and noticeable backbone in harmony

Answer 5

merlot

Question 6

Lighter or Richer style?Medium body

Answer 6

Lighter

Question 7

Lighter or Richer style?
Medium–plus to full body

Answer 7

Richer

Question 8

Lighter or Richer style?Medium-plus acidity

Answer 8

Lighter

Question 9

Lighter or Richer style?
Medium acidity

Answer 9

Richer

Question 10

Ligther or Richer? Medium to medium-plus alcohol (13–14%)

Answer 10

Lighter

Question 11

Lighter or richer? Medium–plus to high alcohol (14–15%)

Answer 11

Richer

Question 12

Lighter or richer? Medium tannin

Answer 12

Lighter