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With  \nregions all over the world, it can take a lot of drinking to learn your Bordeauxs from your Burgundys.  \nWhile wine enthusiasm suffers from certain elitist stereotypes, for those who truly love viticulture, there is no greater pleasure than understanding the history and effort that has gone into a beloved bottle. That’s why we’ve created this basic wine guide, so everyone can gain a deeper appreciation of the ancient art formwith less of the la-de-dah rubbish.  \nWhether you’re just starting out, or you’re studying for your WSET exam, this basic wine guide is the perfect accomplice forgetting to know your grapes.  \nBroken up into six parts, each section will steer you through the basics of a specific wine or grape. We’ll be covering six of the world’s most important varieties:  \n1. Merlot  \n2. Cabernet Sauvignon  \n3. Pinot Noir  \n4. Syrah / Shiraz  \n5. Riesling  \n6. Sauvignon Blanc  \nWe’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s get started.  \n01.  \nWhy have a little when you could have Mer-lot?  \n4  \n• Second most planted grape in the world.  \n• France and South Africa’s most popular grape.  \n• Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon.  \n• Is one of the main components of one of the world’s most expensive wines-Petrus. A bottle of which would set you back up to £4000.  \n• Faced an incredible drop in sales when the main character in the hit film, Sideways, spoke of his distaste of the grape in the early 2000s. Luckily, merlot sales have since recovered.  \n• Translates from French as ‘young blackbird’. This is said to be due to the grape’s blue-black appearance.  \nPremium merlot  \nBordeaux is the home of the merlot grape. Blessed with and moderate climate and long warm autumns, Bordeaux is the perfect region for growing premium Merlot.  \nThis prominent wine growing region is based around the Gironde estuary in Southern France. The left and right bank of this estuary are extremely important in the premium merlot industry, and many of the most prestigious Merlot vines are found on these banks in what used to be the riverbed.  \nPssst, here’s a drop of extra wisdom:  \nDid you know that growing vines on rocky land, such as a dried up riverbed, makes for brilliant grapes? Not only do rocks in the soil help vines anchor to the ground, but the rocks absorb sunlight and act as a hot plate for the vine. These lovely rocks capture the heat of the sunlight during the day, regulating the temperature of the soil and encouraging the grapes to ripen.  \nWhat to expect from premium Bordeaux Merlot:  \n• Medium to full-bodied  \n• High in tannin  \n• High in acidity  \n• Medium in alcohol level  \nMerlots grown in these prestigious vineyards often have a red fruit character-displaying notes of strawberry, berries and plum. However, they are often oak aged, and take on spicy, coffee-like qualities.  \nClick here to learn more about the quirky history of Bordeaux. found on these banks in what used to be the riverbed.  \nMerlot all over the world  \nUnlike it’s extremely fussy cousin Pinot Noir, Merlot is a grape variety that grows in a range of climates. From the moderate temperatures of its hometown Bordeaux, to warmer climates such as Mendoza in Argentina and Stellenbosch in South Africa. These warmer climate Merlots are often:  \n• Full-bodied  \n• Have flavours of soft black fruit, fruitcake and oak  \n• Soft textures  \nQuality Merlots are popping up all over the globe. From New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay, to our personal favourite Romanian  Merlot, created from winemaking legend, Aurelia Vișinescu. These cooler climate Merlots are:  \n• High in tannins and acidity  \n• Herbaceous  \n• Have flavours of tobacco, blackberry, with a very long cocoa finish  \nYou had me at Merlot  \n“If anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving”  \nMiles Raymond, Sideways  \nMerlot may not have been Miles’ choice, but the versatile grape remains a firm global favourite. 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