Key Grape Varieties: Merlot Beginner's Version for WSET L1 and 2

In this video I take you through the famous Merlot in great detail.
Link to the Advanced Version for more detail: • Key Grape Varieties: M...
This is ideal for WSET Level 1 and 2
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[@IanBullock109]

Thanks Jimmy

[@arnaldosantos2577]

In south America also there are good merlots in Argentina, but, mainly in Brazil.

[@TheRestaurantAcademy]

Nice video Jimmy, Which cheese would you recommend with MERLOT?

[@WineWithJimmy]

So, Bordeaux has NO official cheese (crazy, right?!) so think of influences of Bordeaux - British and Dutch - I would pair a good cheddar, and a vintage gouda - and if the Merlot is aged, then a truffle gouda :-)

[@TheRestaurantAcademy]

@@WineWithJimmy Thanks a lot JIMMY,

[@humanonearth1]

Sharp cheddar probably works with anything. I'm gonna recommend a fav of mine I haven't had in years unfortunately: Morbier. Very rich and creamy. Very French. It might be a bit heavy competing with the full Merlot, but you could also argue it stands up to it.