Is Merlot The Driest Red Wine?
No, Merlot is not the driest red wine. The dryness of a wine is determined by the amount of residual sugar left in the wine after fermentation. Merlot can range from dry to sweet, depending on the winemaking process. Other red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz can also vary in their level of dryness.