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Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot define Bordeaux’s Left and Right Banks. Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre anchor the Rhône Valley. Yet among the most compelling—and increasingly celebrated—pairings is the union of Malbec and Cabernet Franc. While Malbec has long found fame as
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
