variants
often Merlot
: a full-bodied red wine that is known for its velvety texture, that is produced most prominently in Bordeaux and California, and that is often blended with cabernet sauvignon
also
: the grape itself
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Holland, meanwhile, cleaned up nice in a merlot-colored suit, matching tie, white button-down shirt, and glossy black dress shoes.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
And What’s Not As with previous releases, the new frames come in a selection of colors, including classic black, classic tortoise, racing green, linen, merlot, mahogany and sandstone.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The new range starts at $299 and will be available in classic black, classic tortoise, racing green, linen, merlot, mahogany, and sandstone.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Our country may be heading into tougher economic times, but these music lovers plan to face them with brand new BottleRock hats on their heads, glasses of merlot in their hands and earfuls of the Backstreet Boys and Slightly Stoopid.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
And What’s Not As with previous releases, the new frames come in a selection of colors, including classic black, classic tortoise, racing green, linen, merlot, mahogany and sandstone.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The new range starts at $299 and will be available in classic black, classic tortoise, racing green, linen, merlot, mahogany, and sandstone.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Our country may be heading into tougher economic times, but these music lovers plan to face them with brand new BottleRock hats on their heads, glasses of merlot in their hands and earfuls of the Backstreet Boys and Slightly Stoopid.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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“Merlot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merlot. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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