One of the world’s most widely planted grape varieties, merlot has plenty going for it. This soft, fleshy, early ripener can produce well-rounded, fruity wines ... where it was best to plant ...
Wine is one of the finer things that actually comes in a range of price points—which is why this year’s Best Wines of 2024 has a $20 wine on it. Every year I take note of the wines that moved ...
Some of the best value in wine today comes from inexpensive red blends, which are simply a combination of different red grape varieties. When done well, these blends allow the winemakers to ...
A reminder: As usual, I’m not including my star ratings ... and Estate Wines. Distributed locally by Artisans & Vines. Year after year, this white blend is one of California’s best values.