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.
2005 Lange Twins California Merlot ($13). A blackberry-inflected Merlot from the up-and-coming Lodi region of California, this red is made with sustainably farmed grapes from some of the 246 acres of vineyards owned by Randy and Brad Lange.005 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Columbia Valley Merlot ($11). This dark Merlot from Washington state is so luscious that itâs hard to stop drinking it. A touch of spicy oak keeps the wineâs Rubenesque fruit from becoming overwhelming.