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October Is Merlot Month -- No. 3

October Is Merlot Month -- No. 3

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Fredric Koeppel
Oct 10, 2020
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Founded in 1977 by Bruce Markham -- and going through a few changes in ownership that I'll get to -- Markham Vineyards was one of the first wineries in Napa Valley to produce a varietal merlot. The centerpiece of the property is a stone winery and cellar built by Jean Laurent in 1879. The current release is the Markham Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, a blend …

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