Not to be confused with Antibiotic. Antiseptic(s) (from Greek á¼Î½ÏÎ¯ anti, against and ÏÎ·ÏÏÎ¹ÎºÏÏ sÄptikos, putrefactive) are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction.
Merlot is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape.
Merlot grapes are commonly grown in the Bordeaux region of France and moister climates of California, Washington and Italy. Merlot wines are typically medium-bodied with flavors of plum, berries, cherry and chocolate. Shiraz, which is synonymous with Syrah, is a bold, full-bodied red varietal. Shiraz wines are typically earthy, peppery, smoky and herbal. Shiraz tends to be high in tannins, giving it a gritty mouthfeel.