{"id":2770,"date":"2026-06-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwspdx.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=2770"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:06:30","slug":"wine-wednesday-june-17th-2026-merlot-wines","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/wwspdx.com\/?news=wine-wednesday-june-17th-2026-merlot-wines","title":{"rendered":"Wine Wednesday | June 17th, 2026 | Merlot Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1135\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/wwspdx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/26-06-17-WW-Merlot-wines.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2771\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:717px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwspdx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/26-06-17-WW-Merlot-wines.png 1135w, https:\/\/wwspdx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/26-06-17-WW-Merlot-wines-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/wwspdx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/26-06-17-WW-Merlot-wines-1024x1015.png 1024w, https:\/\/wwspdx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/26-06-17-WW-Merlot-wines-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wwspdx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/26-06-17-WW-Merlot-wines-768x761.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1135px) 100vw, 1135px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This week\u2019s Wine Wednesday theme spotlights <strong>Merlot Wines<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WWS clients and guests are invited to join us at Willamette Wine Storage this Wednesday as we explore the smooth, approachable charm of Merlot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the elegant, earthy expressions of Bordeaux to the rich, fruit-forward styles of Washington and California, we&#8217;ll taste our way through one of the world&#8217;s most versatile red wines. Expect notes of plum, black cherry, cocoa, and spice\u2014along with plenty of conversation about the regions, winemaking styles, and perfect food pairings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a longtime Merlot fan or ready to rediscover this classic varietal, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your palate and share a glass with fellow wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to seeing you Wednesday. Cheers!<br><a href=\"#wwswinewednesday\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#wwswinewednesday\">#wwswinewednesday<\/a>, <a href=\"#willamettewinestorage\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#willamettewinestorage\">#willamettewinestorage<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oregon White Wines is the theme for Wine Wednesday at WWS this week. WWS clients and their guests are invited to stop by to share, compare and enjoy a bottle from their locker. There are so many great white wines being produced across the state. Not only Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, but also Reisling, Pinot Blanc and more. We hope to see you on Wednesday! Cheers!<br \/>\n#wwswinewednesday, #wwswinewednesdays , #willamettewinestorage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"news-category":[9],"class_list":["post-2770","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news-category-wws-wine-wednesday"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Wine Wednesday | June 17th, 2026 | Merlot Wines - WILLAMETTE WINE STORAGE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This week\u2019s Wine Wednesday theme spotlights Merlot Wines! WWS clients and guests are invited to join us at Willamette Wine Storage this Wednesday as we explore the smooth, approachable charm of Merlot.From the elegant, earthy expressions of Bordeaux to the rich, fruit-forward styles of Washington and California, we&#039;ll taste our way through one of the world&#039;s most versatile red wines. Expect notes of plum, black cherry, cocoa, and spice\u2014along with plenty of conversation about the regions, winemaking styles, and perfect food pairings.Whether you&#039;re a longtime Merlot fan or ready to rediscover this classic varietal, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your palate and share a glass with fellow wine lovers. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday. 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