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Red wine from a prestigious area of Bordeaux at a great Costco price. We review the Kirkland Signature Saint-Julien Bordeaux.
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Merlot contributes to classic wines from Bordeaux to Napa Valley and plenty of places in between, but its reputation is still clouded by a certain fruit-forward style that was popular decades ago.
Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...
Was it Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, or Malbec, one of the other red grape varieties permitted in Bordeaux? Or was it Sauvignon Blanc or Semillon, one of the white grapes ...
Outside of Bordeaux, Merlot thrives around the globe, but some of the best bottles on the market hail from Bolgheri, Napa, Sonoma, and Washington State. Here are nine to drink now.
Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...
So far, it’s been mainly Merlot grapes that have been destroyed by the mildew (Merlot makes up about 55 percent of vineyards in Bordeaux). But the fungus is starting to spread to Cabernet vines ...
How to tell the difference between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wine. Learn about the different flavors, aromas, and aging capabilities of Merlot wine and Cabernet Sauvignon wine, as well as how ...
The word Merlot is derived from the word merle, which translates from the original French to describe the common blackbird. The grapes are very dark in color while ripening and maturing, and it ...