Mighty Merlot

4.11.2026

Cellar Notes on WYPR

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Merlot seems doomed to playing second fiddle behind cabernet sauvignon, but it is a super grape that deserves a lot of respect. Al has a few that are good entry level wines.

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Mighty Merlot

Cellar Notes on WYPR

Flere episoder fra "Cellar Notes on WYPR"

Mighty Merlot

Bordeaux Basics

A Quick Look at Sicily

Zenato of Venetto

Time for Viognier

The Paring Wines

The Zinfandels of Lodi County

Rieslings

New From Italy

Non-Alcoholic Beer