Merlot

Learning about wine is as easy as drinking a glass and noting whether you like it or not.

I like red wines, Merlot or Shiraz. When I was looking for a Merlot to have as my go-to wine, I sampled many bottles of Merlot, in different price ranges. The one I liked best wasn’t the most expensive; it was about $7 per bottle, several years ago. I like yellow tail, from Australia; it has fruit and spice notes, which I like, and I discovered I like all their wines. I like a dry wine generally, although when I eat sushi I like plum wine, which is sweeter. Fruity (plum, strawberry) and with a deep flavor, I like Merlot with cheese, heavy pasta, and poultry.

I usually make a note in a pocket reference about the wines I like, so I can buy it again.