California's Big Red

By Marvin R. Shanken and Thomas Matthews

The hit movie Sideways set off a search for Pinot Noir. Syrah has become a cult favorite and Zinfandel has plenty of partisans. Merlot still has a large and faithful following. But when it comes to California.....

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