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Italy
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In a good year, Italy is the world’s top wine-producing country by volume (with France also claiming that distinction at times), and has a rich winemaking history dating back to the 8th century BC. Greek colonists were the first to establish viticulture in Italy, and production later flourished with the rise of the Roman Empire. Today, Italy accounts for nearly a fifth of the world’s wine production, and the country’s diverse landscape and latitudinal range — from the Alps in the north to within a short nautical jaunt of Africa in the south — lends itself to a variety of different styles. Among Italy’s most-celebrated styles are Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti, made primarily with Sangiovese from the Tuscany region, and Barolo and Barbaresco from the Piedmont region, produced exclusively from Nebbiolo. Italy also produces some terrific whites. Besides Pinot Grigio, which is the most well-known and commercially successful white varietal from Italy, other grapes that stand out are Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Vernaccia and Moscato — the grape used in Italy’s most famous sparkling wine, Asti. |
Merlot
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Merlot is one of the most planted red wine grapes in the world. Even in the post-“Sideways” world where the grape took a beating by the movie’s characters, the characteristics that made this grape one held by all in high esteem still exist. It is unfair to jump to conclusions and single out any grape as being pedestrian, yet Merlot seems to have taken a lot of the brunt of criticism. The Merlot grape, like many, can make fine wines for daily drinking and those sought out by collectors for their fine pedigree. Many of today’s best-selling red blends contain Merlot as their backbone and some of the highest priced wines in the world (Château Pétrus in Bordeaux for example) count on great Merlot as a reason for their being. For many long-time wine enthusiasts Merlot can be a comfort zone, a return to base, to recalibrate their palates with a familiar flavor profile. The plush, velvety tannins, ripe dark berry and plum flavors, and spicecake-like mid-palate offer a lot to like. So here is an ode to Merlot. We know you well, and though we do not always sing your praises, we must give you your due as one of the greats. |
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14 Hands Merlot
2010 / 750 ml.
United States | WashingtonItem #326772010 14 Hands Merlot is a red wine from Washington in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio Bouquet
2003 / 750 ml.
Italy | Piedmont | LangheItem #220512003 Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio Bouquet is a red wine from Langhe in Piedmont in Italy, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Almaden Heritage Merlot
5.0 L. box
United States | CaliforniaItem #64733Almaden Heritage Merlot is a red wine from California in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
2007 / 750 ml.
United States | Washington | Red MountainItem #297892007 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is a red wine from Red Mountain in Washington in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Angels Landing Napa Valley Merlot
2010 / 750 ml.
United States | California | Napa ValleyItem #288502010 Angels Landing Napa Valley Merlot is a red wine from Napa Valley in California in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Badger Mountain N•S•A Organic Merlot
2008 / 750 ml.
United States | Washington | Columbia ValleyItem #240612008 Badger Mountain N*S*A Organic Merlot is a red wine from Columbia Valley in Washington in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Barefoot Merlot
1.5 L.
United States | CaliforniaItem #22472Barefoot Merlot is a red wine from California in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Barefoot Merlot
187 ml. 4 pack
United States | CaliforniaItem #24016Barefoot Merlot is a red wine from California in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Barefoot Merlot
750 ml.
United States | CaliforniaItem #56937Barefoot Merlot is a red wine from California in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More -
Beringer White Merlot
2011 / 1.5 L.
United States | CaliforniaItem #111782011 Beringer White Merlot is a blush wine from California in the United States, available for purchase at WineMadeEasy.com Learn More
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