Merlot has had a rough time of late, being the recipient of much bad press (need i mention the movie Sideways). It does feature regularly in lesser priced bottles but many drinkers have cast aside the entire variety as being “new world plonk”. Mick and I believe there is good in all that comes from the vine so in the next show we’re going to open up a bottle and see what it has to offer.
We thought Peter Lehmann’s 2003 Merlot ($18) would be a good starting point. A great label and a decent price, so if you’d like to join us in a tasting, pick one up before you play the next show.
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Hugo