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If I Could Buy Only One – February 15th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the February 15th release, which one would it be and why?” Tierra Sagrada Vigno Carignan 2020, Maule Valley, Chile$21.95, Charton HobbsSara d’Amato – This week, I’m sold on a sleek and sophisticated gem from a standout collab aimed at championing old vine Carignan […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages February 15th Release
Trump Drives a Wedge into the Canada-U.S. Wine FriendshipBy David Lawrason, with notes John Szabo and Sara d’Amato WineAlign will continue to review American wines while they are sold through the LCBO. We are unanimous on this. Our job is to review available wines no matter where they come from. It is then up to […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – February 1st Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the February 1st release, which one would it be and why?” Jean Max Roger Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2022, Loire, France $34.25, Connexion OenophiliaSara d’Amato – If the chill of winter has you feeling down, this bright, zesty white is sure to shake away […] More
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Merlot is a red wine grape that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. Merlot-based wines usually have medium body with hints of berry, plum, and currant. Its softness and "fleshiness", combined with its earlier ripening, makes Merlot a popular grape for blending with the sterner, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, which tends to be higher in tannin. Along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, Merlot is one of the primary grapes in Bordeaux wine where it is the most widely planted grape. Merlot is also one of the most popular red wine varietals in many markets.
