If your eyes have ever glazed over trying to decide between pinot noir and merlot on the wine menu, you're not alone. Here's ...

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted and beloved grape varieties in the world, providing the backbone for wines from Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and beyond. Merlot is a red wine that is ...

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Merlot contributes to some of the greatest wines in the world, but it doesn’t always get the widespread credit it deserves. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and ...