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Merlot Reconsidered in Biscayne Times

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Oh, Merlot…

How we’ve misunderstood you for 20+ years now. It’s a shame, because there is a lot of really great Merlot out there. If only Sideways had picked another grape to pick on.

But alas, people are coming around to your majesty. Thanks to steady producers who have not given up on you. As well as clever packaging, (wink wink, Paradise Springs Winery), and a new generation of young drinkers who weren’t even born when Sideways hypnotized the older folks into only drinking Pinot Noir. (Or maybe they were just very young…)

For my January Vino column in Biscayne Times, I ask you to reconsider Merlot.

But don’t call it a comeback. Merlot has been around for a long time and is part of some of the most prestigious blends in the world.

If you haven’t made your Wine resolutions yet for 2026, I have a suggestion for you: drink more Merlot! 🍷

And read my article in Biscayne Times for insights on Merlot from industry professionals across the country and our local Miami stars too.

Link to read on BiscayneTimes.com.

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Jacqueline Coleman has been immersed in the wine industry since 2012 as a seasoned wine and travel writer, podcast host, wine judge, and consultant. She pens the monthly “Vino” column for Biscayne Times and is a regular guest host on Linda Gassenheimer’s podcast, “Food, News, and Views,” where she covers wine and drinks each week. She is also the Miami Ambassador for Star Wine List. Jacqueline was previously the Co-Editor of WineGuideMiami.com and has contributed to Men’s Journal and Luxury Guide USA magazine, reaching audiences interested in wine, luxury travel, and lifestyle. Jacqueline holds several prestigious wine certifications, including the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wine, the International Sommelier Guild (ISG) intermediate wine certification, the U.S. Sommelier Association sommelier certification, and Florida International University’s (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Wine Business Program. She is also a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS) through the Wine Scholar Guild. Her expertise is recognized across the industry, bringing informed, relatable, and expert content to wine enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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