what temperature to serve merlot
Many people have heard that red wines, like merlot, should be served at room temperature or even âwarm.â However, wine is a very old drink and this rule refers to room temperature in the days before central heating. A merlot should be served at around 60 degrees Fahrenheit or so, cooler than a centrally heated 72. Water conducts cold very quickly, so a warm bottle of merlot in an ice bucket will chill in about 10 or 15 minutes. Upend the bottle once, to chill the top half, too.