The most popular grape of the 1980s may have gone out of style, but it still makes delicious wines. Merlot has seen a fall in popularity (partly due to the US movie ‘Sideways’), but that has ushered in a time of great values.
Washington State is producing seductive Merlots with ripe plum, blackberry, chocolate and earthy flavors. These wines are delicious and velvety.
