In service of the quest for ‘delectaffordable’ wine

THE WINE GUY OLIVIER J. BOURGOIN

With the arrival of cooler weather, our collective palates tend to gravitate toward more hearty, bolder wines. If you have become more conscious about finding the perfect combination of taste and value (delectable + affordable = delectaffordable), you are not alone.

Let’s talk about Merlot. Much reviled for a period of time following the December 2004 release of the blockbuster movie “Sideways,” Merlot eventually rebounded.