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Ten years of Pinot Noir glory – Sideways

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The movie “Sideways,” which I believe to be the best wine movie ever made, is ten years old this October. It is much more about wine, but the effect it had on two wine varieties cannot be denied. It has been ten years of Pinot Noir glory since the movie focused on the greatness of … Read more

Napa Valley Merlot

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About Napa Valley Merlot What a beautiful cluster of Merlot grapes! Before the wine movie “Sideways” (2004) Merlot was extremely popular, especially among women. In the movie, the main character, Miles, slammed Merlot with his now famous line, “I am not drinking any F&#%!@?! Merlot!” Sales of Merlot fell dramatically following the movie. Now, ten … Read more