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Yet even the finest bottle can underperform if it is served at the wrong temperature. Serving temperature shapes how aromas are released, how tannins are perceived, and how the wine’s natural balance of fruit and acidity comes together in the
Traditionally, Merlot thrives in a “Goldilocks zone”—it must avoid the under-ripeness of a cool climate and the over-ripeness of a hot one. In its classic expression, it offers a harmonious balance of red fruit flavors (like cherry and raspberry), supple
