As I sit here in western Washington state taking shelter indoors from smoke-induced, unhealthy air – in mid-October, no less – I can’t help but think about the Napa Valley, California, Merlot in my glass as an endangered species. How long will famed Napa wine producers be able to ward off the ill effects of […]
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October is #MerlotMe month. Hooray! An entire month for tasting smooth, luscious and fruity Merlot, one of my favorite reds. What better way to start the party than by tasting two wines from Markham Vineyards in California’s Napa Valley. Here are five reasons why Markham is kicking off my celebration of #MerlotMe month this year:
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I don’t usually reach for Zinfandel (sorry, Zin fans). Too overly ripe and jammy for my tastes. Or it that just my perception of Zin? Over the past decade or so, wine reviewers have noticed a return to balance in Zinfandel winemaking. According to Joel Peterson, the so-called “Godfather of Zinfandel,” the best Zins highlight
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