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Merlot, which in French means The Little Blackbird, has medium tannins and a smooth, silky taste. Merlot types from regions with warm climates have a tendency to have a purple hue and blackberry  notes, while the ones from regions with chilly climates are generally more acidic with strawberry notes. It is believed that the first time the grape was used in producing wine was in the late 1600s when a French vintner in the Bordeaux territory officially labeled the grape as an ingredient in his Bordeaux wine fusion. The grape then became popular across Bordeaux  became known for its distinctive ability to add smoothness and juicy fruit to a wine when it was combined with the region’s best-loved grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. The combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot harmonized each other that they became the main components for the distinguished Bordeaux blend, now desired by the majority of the globe's wine drinkers.