“Well, that’s a little old fashioned,” said my oh-so-contemporary friend when I told her that I was thinking about making merlot my go-to grape for the upcoming holiday season. And she is kind of ...

Everything you need to know about one of America’s favorite red wines. Merlot is one of the world’s most popular red wines, and America’s second favorite after Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for its soft, ...