Top Merlots of 2012
Ken We found some terrific Merlot that you will want to try this fall. The best offerings are not inexpensive, but if you love the grape, you will certainly be quite…
Merlot
Merlot Is Still One Of My Favorite Grapes, But…
This year was a challenging year when it came to reviewing Merlot. The best Merlots were really good, but they were few and far between. If you like Merlot, you…
Merlot Results 2010
This year our Merlot samples were smaller in number when compared to some varieties submitted throughout the year. For example, we started Riesling in July and are still working on…
Marvelous Merlots
Merlot is one of my favorite food wines. It is very easy to drink, approachable, and goes well with just about all red meat meals. The very best Merlots do…
Wines Pairings For Thanksgiving Dinner
This week I thought it would be appropriate to tackle one of the most-asked wine-and-food questions posed to the well-known wine author Kevin Zraly throughout the year: “What’s your favorite…
Merlot, the Noble Grape, Deserves Respect
I am tired of the Merlot bashing. Merlot is a noble grape and deserves some respect. Yes, Merlot did suffer from over planting which in turn led to some thin…
Exploring the Finger Lakes Wine Trails
Not far from our college alma maters in Syracuse, New York lies a terrific wine region called the Finger Lakes. This August we decided to make the trek to this…
Merlot Madness!! Washington Merlots Were the Winners
In June the KensWineGuide.com tasting panel sat down with so many Merlots that we had to divide them into 2 different tasting groups. The first week we tasted the more…