Weekend Wine Notes: An Eclectic Array

Well, this one was fun. I offer 12 wines, mostly red but some interesting whites, deriving from regions and vineyards all over the place. The roster includes two California merlots of different but equally compelling styles; an "orange" riesling from Oregon; a light-hearted and refreshing zinfandel from Mendocino; a couple of blends from the South of Fr…