Merlot is one of my favorite wines to drink. Of course, when it comes to lampworking with recycled wine bottle glass I do have a lot of special Merlot bottles to work with. 
Pictured: a pair of Merlot Ear Rings adorned with Sterling Silver Hearts.
This Sterling Silver Cross on a chain is adorned with a Merlot Lampwork Bead.
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