California Merlot

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With merlot gaining in popularity more wineries are trying their hand at it. It is a difficult wine to make and results have been mixed. The 1992 vintage was especially good though and several are recommended, with the Matanzas Creek Winery's Sonoma Valley getting the editor's choice nod.

Author: Laube, James
Merlot (Wine)

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California Zinfandel

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The quality of the 1993 vintage zinfandels was in doubt early on, but a few months aging has proven to be very good to these wines. The Turley Zinfandel Napa Valley Hayne Vineyard gets the highest rating, while the Ridge Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley is the editor's choice.

Author: Laube, James
Zinfandel (Wine)

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Helen's way

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The factors which have helped winemaker Helen Turley to make very successful Californian wine at her Napa Valley winery are explored. Her principles, her experience and her reputation are discussed and the qualities of her bold, rich wines are described.

Author: Laube, James
Column, Appreciation, Vintners

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Subjects list: Evaluation, Cover Story, California, Wine, Wine and wine making, Wine making
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