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Tag: Merlot

Ignoring Sideways, Is Merlot Hot or Not?

Sideways, which came out in 2004, did a number on the popularity of Merlot. As you probably remember, the star...

Why Are Some Wines More Noble than Others?

Why Are Some Wines More Noble than Others?

Why are some wines called noble? Isn’t that a bit of a slight to all other wines that don’t make...

Chile’s Unlikely Wine Heroine, Carménère

Chile’s Unlikely Wine Heroine, Carménère

A funny thing about today’s non-mainstream varietals is that they almost universally have a great story about them. I’m beginning...