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Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...

The 1997 Tignanello exhibited a lighter, slightly cloudy appearance—a reflection of its age and natural oxidation, as well as a less precise filtration process typical of its era. In contrast, Château ...

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