Since the movie "Sideways" no grape has been more maligned, shunned or misunderstood than Merlot.
That's too bad. Some of the greatest wines in the world are 100% Merlot. How about Petrus and Ornellaia's Masseto for just two examples. Right Bank Bordeaux are predominantly Merlot based blends. Here at the Wine Market, we have four of the best domestic Merlots I've ever tasted: 2007 Long Shadows Pedestal, 2007 Switchback Ridge, 2005 Coho Michael Black Vineyard and 2008 Plumpjack.
Maybe it's time to cut Merlot some well deserved slack.
Tom B.
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