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Memorable Merlots

The 1999 vintage shows how admirable this wine can be

By James Laube

California Merlot ended its decade of discovery and stardom on a high note. Merlot is often derided because of its meteoric rise in popularity yet lack of substantive wines. The 1999 vintage, however.....

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