Is merlot a dry wine?
On One Hand: Normally DryMost red wines are dry, and the far majority of Merlot are dry red wines. Merlot often isn’t as dry or harsh as other red wines, making it a good “introduction” wine for wine drinkers who are learning to make the switch from sweet wine to dry wine.On the Other: Sweet in Rare CasesMerlot refers to the grape used, not the wine making process. Because of this, a wine maker who adds extra sugar or yeast could make a sweet Merlot and some do. There are even cases of a “blush” or “white Merlot,” although this is very uncommon.Bottom LineThe far majority of the time a Merlot will be a dry wine. However, there are some exceptions to that rule.
