Celebrating International Merlot Day
Take a deep dive into this sometimes polarizing grape varietal to commemorate International Merlot Day (Nov 7).
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Blind Tasting Sessions: Episode 8 | Sabato Sagaria & Baxter Holmes
Master Sommelier Sabato Sagaria and ESPN NBA writer Baxter Holmes blind taste each other on two wines at the Oyster House in Los Angeles.
2016 Domaine Fourrier, Bourgogne Blanc, Chambolle-Musigny
2013 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino
1992 Kistler Chardonnay, Sonoma
1997 Mayacamas Merlot -
Drink a Bottle with Claire and Jeff
Claire Coppi and Jeff Porter share a special bottle of 1977 Novaj Merlot from Hungary.
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A Closer Look at the Right Bank: Fronsac
Explore Fronsac, an appellation for Merlot-based wines on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France.
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A Closer Look at the Right Bank: Pomerol
This second episode on the Right Bank explores the commune of Pomerol.
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A Closer Look at the Right Bank: St. Emilion
Explore St. Emilion and the Right Bank of Bordeaux.
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Blind Tasting Sessions: Episode 2 | Sara & Jonah Beer
Spouses Sara and Jonah, of True North Wine Merchants and Frog's Leap Winery, blind taste each other.
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BYOB: Right Bank Bordeaux
Bordeaux's Right Bank is famous for red blends that showcase the Merlot grape. Unlike their Left Bank counterparts, these wines can be approachable and delightful to drink in their youth. The Right Bank boasts incredible diversity of wine styles and expressions, which means there is a wine to ple...