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January 27, 2025
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What Does Merlot Mean?

Merlot means “young blackbird” – The name comes from the French word “merle,” as blackbirds were fond of eating the ripe grapes.

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Anna Brenny

Anna, a Minnesota native, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studied Marketing and Digital Studies. She is a lover of traveling and scuba diving, trying new restaurants, exploring New York City, and of course all things good wine and cocktails!

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