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While Cabernet Sauvignon often grabs the headlines, Washington Merlot stands as the state’s quiet champion—offering plush textures, complex fruit, and remarkable value. For wine lovers seeking sophistication on a budget, the sub- category is where Washington truly shines. Here, we
Merlot is renowned for its approachable, fruit-forward profile. In its classic expressions from regions like Bordeaux’s Right Bank (e.g., Pomerol and Saint-Émilion), it produces wines with plush textures and aromas of ripe plums, black cherries, and herbal notes. Its success
