
August 31, 1996 Merlot Madness It's California's hottest ticket, but our comprehensive tasting report shows how difficult it can be to find a truly great bottle of Merlot By James Laube California's hottest wine is still the trickiest one to buy.
For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands August 31, 1996.
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