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An unexpected merlot from Tuscany surprises with complex flavors - and a $15 price tag
Dave McIntyre, The Washington Post
Feb. 26, 2021
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From left, Thorn-Clarke Single Vineyard Selection Hoffmann DV Mataro 2018, Chateau du Moulin-à-Vent, Couvent des Thorins 2018, Villa Poggio Salvi Lavischio 2019, Broccardo Barbera d Alba La Martina 2018, Barrika Basque Country Cider.The Washington Post.
This week, we have two outstanding values in red wines - an affordable merlot from Tuscany and a splurge-worthy mataro from Barossa in Australia. Just for variety s sake, look for this top-notch cru Beaujolais and an expressive barbera from Piedmont in Italy. Then cleanse your palate with a crisp, low-alcohol cider from Basque country in Spain.