It's not hard to find spectacular Cabernet north of $100, but finding one under $50 is more of a challenge. Yet they're out there - from Washington, Sonoma, Paso Robles, even Napa Valley. This year's ...

Merlot has always been caught in the shadow of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. After all, Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine that has brought Napa Valley critical praise from around the world, and it's ...

Lake County, located just north of Napa Valley in California, is crafting some exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc wines from volcanic vineyards.

Cabernet Franc is a very, very important red grape variety often playing second fiddle to its offspring -- Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In 1997, DNA testing revealed Cabernet Franc had crossed with ...

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon share similar names and qualities, but distinct characteristics set them apart. Cabernet Franc, a parent variety to Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Merlot and ...

Want to cook with wine but don't know where to begin? Here are several wine styles you can cook with that will give bold, delicious flavors to your dish.

If you drink red wine during this season of feasts, you likely drink cabernet sauvignon or merlot or a blend of the two. Other reds may compete for your attention, but cab and merlot rule the red wine ...

With nearly 33,000 tons harvested in Washington last fall, merlot, one of the noble red grapes of France’s Bordeaux region, particularly on the right bank of the Gironde River, where it is most ...

If you’ve ever felt that mass-produced wines are starting to taste increasingly similar, you may be on to something. A new report by the University of Adelaide has found that global wine growing has ...

There are just so many different types of wine to try in this world. It can be mind-boggling. But sometimes, it is fun to just return to a reliable standby, especially when you know it is universally ...

What's assuredly true is that 2009 was a great year for Cabernet, whether in the heart of Napa or the reaches of the Northwest. These are classic, wonderful wines - reminders why this is the ...