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Why Hast Thou Forsaken the Merlot

Jackson Free Press | May 12, 2005

Merlot is actually a very important grape varietal, which became a virtual superstar during the '90s. Now that pinot noir has taken over the stage, merlot is suddenly uncool. Well, let’s ponder that, shall we?

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