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Memorable Merlots
The 1999 vintage shows how admirable this wine can be
James Laube
Issue: October 15, 2002
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, is nothing to laugh at.
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