Weekend Wine: Rock 'n' Roll Merlot

Merlot is cool again!

"...one of his least expensive wines, The Velvet Devil Merlot ($14). Of course, ever since the movie Sideways vilified..."

July 24, 2021 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

As for the wine snobs, too bad for them!

"...Merlot gets such a bad rap. Lots of folks blame..."

Sept. 22, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Family

Outsider comedy has a lot less Insane Clown Posse than you might expect

"...the New Black) plays Kate Stone, a virulently workaholic, Merlot-swigging top-notcher at a big bucks East Coast firm. She’s..."

April 26, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

House at the End of the Street

This scary-house movie starring Jennifer Lawrence is a strictly middling nonshocker.

"...Sarah busies herself cornering the market on Anxious Mommy Merlot, Elissa makes friends and more with Ryan (Thieriot), the..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Weekend Wine: Thanksgiving!

Wines both obscure and easy to find

"...Merlot also goes beautifully with turkey or ham and Washington..."

Nov. 17, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Sipping From the Spigot

The time has come for the great boxed-wine challenge

"...wines in varietal groups: Pinot Grigios, Chardonnays, other whites, Merlots, Cabernets, Shirazes, and other reds. Instead of using a..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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Holiday Wines

"...The classic red wine recommendation for Thanksgiving is merlot. Some California merlot makers are selling wine at prices..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Holiday wines for everyone from carnivores to vegans

"...The other great red wine for the holidays is Merlot from the New World. Pay no attention to those..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Wines for the Holidays

"...Pinot Grigio ($13), Becker Vineyards' Viognier ($14), Spicewood Vineyards' Merlot ($13), Fall Creek Vineyards' Granite Reserve ($12), and Cana..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

A Buying Guide to Holiday Wines

Festive pairings at every price point

"...For red wine lovers, go straight to Merlots. Thanks to Sideways' still-remembered swipe at the varietal ("If..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

Luxury Picnic Wine

"...But every once in a while, a ripe, luscious Merlot makes sense. If I can figure out how to..."

June 5, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

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Texas Wines With Texas Game

"...Chisholm Trail Winery Merlot ($35): A new wine from a new winery. Big..."

June 7, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Happy Trails

Thirteen of Texas' Hill Country wineries, all within an easy drive of Austin, are uniting to create a two-day Valentine's celebration of love and wine February 12-13 in the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail. Wes Marshall provides the details on the participating wineries.

"...Wine Lover's Trail, Becker will pour the 1998 Estate Merlot and serve it with Roscar Handmade European Chocolates created..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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The 'Chronicle' food and wine update: spring, 2003

"...blanc) and another muscat. Coming soon will be a merlot and a sangiovese. The most exciting wine hasn't even..."

May 9, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Chronicle wine expert Wes Marshall serves up the latest best deals to wine lovers in Austin and updates readers on the festivities surrounding this year's Texas Hill Country Wine Lovers' Trail.

"...at the offerings at Becker Vineyards (hand-made chocolate and merlot), Fredericksburg Winery (wine-filled chocolates), Sister Creek Vineyards (homemade chocolate..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

A defense for the Carménère grape

"...wines to those made with six varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and occasionally Carménère. The..."

Jan. 5, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

A random walk down the best values in holiday wines!

"...the marketplace for one of God’s greatest grapes, the Merlot. Yes friends, I’m referring to that great vino touchstone..."

Nov. 18, 2017 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week: Riondo Rosso

A stunning wine at one-seventh the price

"...the wine itself is made of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot sourced from the beautiful Italian vineyards around Venice. While..."

April 13, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Bargains in the Mist

Where to find the missing link

"...and blue w/ monkey head – $22Everytime Food MartPapio Merlot 2003 – Label w/ three purple monkeys playing music..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Features Feature

Food and Wine With Altitude

The Colorado scene capitalizes on climate.

"...The most prevalent grape in Colorado is Merlot – all planted before Sideways, of course – and..."

July 15, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Dot's Place suffers a tragic fire but is already rising from the ashes; the Texas Book Festival hosts Bon Appetit, Y'all; and Halloween's around the bend

"...all Austin locations from noon to 6pm, Monday, Nov. 1st.Merlot Noveau at Spicewood Vineyards www.spicewoodvineyards.com..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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The wines of Chile and Argentina: up close and personal

"...of the line is Finis Terrae ($20) a Cabernet Merlot blend that would shame more than a few expensive..."

May 7, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Texas Hill Country Wine Trail

"...of sweet wines. They will be releasing a medium-sweet Merlot and a dessert Chardonnay...."

Aug. 17, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Four Great Red Wines

"...1998 Spicewood Vineyards Merlot..."

March 2, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Texas Hill Country Wine Lover's Wine Trail

"...winery in Johnson City will be featuring their 1998 Merlot and pairing it with Valentine's chocolates from Austin's Dr...."

Feb. 9, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Tasty Twosomes

Wes Marshall lays out the laws of pairing food with wine at Thanksgiving and provides some recipe ideas.

"...two good choices would be a Cotes-du-Rhone or a Merlot. Both wines come in a dizzying number of styles...."

Nov. 19, 1999 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Artemisia

"...Directed by: Agnès Merlot. Starring: Valentina Cervi, Michel Serrault and Miki Manojlovic. Artemisia..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...Hot Summer Nights Drag The queens of Mama Merlot's perform hot drag in the cool setting of this..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Texan Pride Rides Again

Qmmunity rustles up queer events all over Central Texas

"...Pride Month at Mama Merlot's Drag Show Celebrate Pride Month at Doc's underground bar,..."

June 3, 2022 Column by James Scott

The First Annual Texas Wine Auction

A fun and classy start to a new tradition

"...tried before: Hawk’s Shadow, Kalasi Vineyards – oh, Kalasi’s Merlot is phenomenal! I was trying some of their white..."

May 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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