Wine of the Day, No. 519
The Pope Valley Winery Merlot 2016, Napa Valley, takes us on a journey through the grape's wilder, spicier and more herbal aspects. Here's where readers say, "Merlot has a wilder, spicier side? You're making this merlot sound like zinfandel or petite sirah." Well, yes, who's to say what the actual character of the merlot grape is or the wines made from …
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