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Why Is Merlot Washington’s Least Known Great Wine?

There was a moment, not too long ago, when it was understood that Merlot was Washington State’s best wine. Knowing this, writer Paul Greggut is a bit chagrined that hardly a bottle of the state's "great wine” is showing up in “Wines of the Year” lists and other important “must try” lists. —PAUL GREGUTT’S WINE GUIDE

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