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 is often best described by what it is not. It is not as soft as Pinot Noir, nor as big as Cabernet Sauvignon. Its flavors are not as defined as Syrah/Shiraz or Gamay. Its descriptors cross many varietal profiles, as do the references to its structure.