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Sauvignon Blanc: crisp and refreshing
A lean, crisp, white wine that's extremely flexible with food, and a great alternative to Chardonnay Story 
Merlot: soft tannins, dark fruit
The most popular red wine in the U.S. (the Sideways effect notwithstanding), Merlot has dark fruit flavors like Cabernet Sauvignon, but is generally a little rounder and softer Story 
World-class West Coast Cabs
Six reasonably-priced bottles to age for a special occasion Story 
The one-minute lesson on dessert wines
A crash course in pairing wines with holiday sweets Story 
Chardonnay, hold the oak
Try one of our picks for the truer flavors of crisp apple, pear, citrus, tropical fruit, and minerals Story 
7 wine desserts
Try a frosty Granita, Orange-Muscat Ice Cream, Merlot Strawberries, Berry Port Cake, and more Story 
Sunset wine editor brings news from Bordeaux
Sara Schneider takes her Western taste buds to France and comes back feeling pretty good about our wine. See what she liked (and what she didn't) Story 
Favorite Western Rieslings from $10-$25
Take another look at the white that's storming the West Story 
Great Zins from $9-$18
6 good-value Zinfandels, picked by Sunset's wine experts Story 
Up-and-coming Sauvignon Blancs
Meet our three new favorites -- and dozens of recipes to try with them Story 
Wine shopping secrets
How to make a smart choice at the grocery store Story 
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