Great Wine Values J. Lohr “Los Osos” Merlot Paso Robles, Calif. $16.69, 14% alcohol PLCB Item #7338 Sale price through May 4; regularly $18.69 Merlot is closely related to cabernet sauvignon; both of ...

The 13th annual North Coast Wine Challenge concluded Wednesday morning, with a Napa Valley Cabernet taking top honors in a record-setting year for the competition..

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted grape by far, and the variety thrives in the valley's warm sunshine and distinctive soils. Syrah has also made a name for itself in the Evergreen State, ...