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There are varieties in the world of wine that are always on everyone's lips, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. But ...

Yountville is a prestigious AVA within Napa Valley, surrounded by Mount Veeder, Oakville and Stags Leap and primarily ...

Originally from Bordeaux in France, the popularity of this varietal was such that there were soon plantings worldwide. Cabernet sauvignon is often blended with varieties such as merlot and shiraz, but ...

Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...