In Bordeaux, Merlot is prized for its soft core—a plushness right in the middle of the flavor that gives wines like St-Emilions and Pomerols their richness. Merlot in California can be like that too. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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Average number of months US wineries are currently holding onto bonded (unsold, tax-deferred) wine in bulk or bottled forms, according to Terrain. This unintended surplus ties up critical cash flow and forces wineries to The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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