A pioneer in Penedes

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Miguel Torres, Jr, creates Spain's top Cabernet-based wine. A vertical tasting of Torres' Black Label Cabernets from 1971 to 1993 shows the wines to be good, but a bit expensive. Pure Cabernet wines are seldom produced in Spain. Torres' style is discussed.

Spain, Cabernet (Wine), Torres, Miguel, Jr.

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When second comes first

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Second Bordeaux wines from top chateaus can be great bargains. Seconds are often nearly as good as first-growth wines when the vintage is a good one. Chateau Lagrange's Marcel Ducasse makes fine wines, and the seconds produced by the vintner are also good.

France, Bordeaux (Wine), Ducasse, Marcel, Chateau Lagrange

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Long Island's master of Merlot

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Kip Bedell has been making Merlot at his Long Island winery, Bedell Cellars, since 1985. His Merlot is the only outstanding Merlot to come from Long Island, according to Wine Spectator tastings. He discusses his methods, and the wines are described.

Production management, Interview, Merlot (Wine), Bedell, Kip

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