2 Step Two Determine the style of merlot you like most. Where a wine comes from is probably the most important factor in what it will be like, so look for the country of origin on the bottle.
I have to admit that, from time to time, I've added my sour notes about Merlot to the discussion, too. But, every so often, I come across a bottle of Merlot that restores my faith in the varietal.