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Why Merlot is Making a Comeback For years, Merlot was the punchline of the wine world
Thanks to a certain blockbuster film, it became the symbol of uninspired, mass-produced plonk—a wine for people who didn’t really know what they were drinking. Sommeliers turned up their noses, retailers discounted it, and growers ripped out vines to plant
Among these, the union of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec stands as a compelling and increasingly celebrated blend. While Bordeaux’s classic formula pairs Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the inclusion of Malbec—once a staple in that region—has found a