Calories in Blackstone Merlot

Calories in Blackstone Merlot
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Blackstone merlot is an inexpensive wine with an intense jammy taste that stands up well to meats and Italian dishes. In wine terminology, "jammy" means an intense flavor derived from well-ripened grapes.

Serving Size

A serving size of Blackstone merlot is 5 oz., or just over 1/2 a cup.

Calories and Fat

There are 123 calories and zero grams of fat in a serving of Blackstone merlot. An occasional glass of wine won't undermine your efforts to maintain a healthy weight.

Nutrients

Unlike many alcoholic beverages, the calories in Blackstone merlot are not entirely empty calories. Not only does a serving of this product satisfy 4 percent of the daily need for iron and 1 percent of the need for calcium, it also has a tiny trace of protein.

References

Article reviewed by Roman Tsivkin Last updated on: Dec 20, 2011

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