From the Nov 30, 2018, issue
Though Merlot is grown throughout California, Napa Valley is by far the variety's powerhouse appellation. Yet there's a marked contrast in style between wines grown on the valley floor and those sourced from mountain sites. Wine Spectator's Kim Marcus recommends the category's best new releases.
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