Beloved by consumers and professionals alike, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are responsible for producing some of the world’s most coveted wines, as well as some of its most accessible. But what are ...

If you drink red wine during this season of feasts, you likely drink cabernet sauvignon or merlot or a blend of the two. Other reds may compete for your attention, but cab and merlot rule the red wine ...

What's assuredly true is that 2009 was a great year for Cabernet, whether in the heart of Napa or the reaches of the Northwest. These are classic, wonderful wines - reminders why this is the ...

They deliver many of the hallmarks Napa fans expect: firm tannins, dark fruit and age-worthy structure. The key difference is balance. Bordeaux tends to show more restraint, with ...

A special Napa vineyard that brings out the magic of place for Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc such as Burgundy has ...

Merlot contributes to some of the greatest wines in the world, but it doesn’t always get the widespread credit it deserves. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like star-studded celebrities, certain grapes grab all the attention when it comes to many wines. Cabernet Sauvignon steals the ...

“MERLOT IS ONE of the great grapes,” said winemaker Aaron Pott as we stood in the living room of his Napa Valley home. On the table in front of us were bottles of Merlot-dominant Blackbird Vineyards ...

Cabernet lovers face contrasting vintages from this coast: the trials of cold 2011, not only in California but Washington, and the much friendlier 2012. Both brought their pleasures, and the top 2011s ...