Discovering Merlot
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  • Closed captions & dubbing
  • Downloadable resources
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Discovering Merlot

In this online lesson led by Carlos Simoes Santos, you'll learn the origin and flavor profile of Merlot red wine as well as how to make serving suggestions.

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5m 10sIntroduction to red wine varietals

Instructor
Carlos Simoes Santos MS
Carlos Simoes Santos MS

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This lesson includes

  • Closed captions & dubbing
  • Downloadable resources
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Lesson details

Ever wondered where the name 'Merlot' comes from? Well, 'merle' is actually the French word for blackbird. And what better name for a very dark grape that little blackbirds like to eat? In this online lesson about Merlot, Carlos Simoes Santos will explain the origin of Merlot, its flavor profile, and serving suggestions when making recommendations. 

What you'll learn in this lesson, Discovering Merlot 

  • How to pronounce Merlot correctly 
  • The common growing regions of Merlot 
  • How to describe the structural elements of Merlot 
  • How to recommend Merlot to customers 

Instructor

Carlos Simoes Santos MS
Carlos Simoes Santos MSMaster Sommelier

Carlos Simoes Santos is a Master Sommelier, 1 of 260 people to ever achieve this title so far. Carlos imparts his wine knowledge with passion and more than 23 years of industry knowledge. His fascination and influence began with his family vineyard...

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