merlot vs cabernet

[Innkeeper]

WD don't get the impression from my remarks that I'm a Europaphile or a Califoriaphobe. I'm about 50-50. I just don't like much New World Merlot or Chardonnay. Have had a few nice Merlot, most reserve; and there are some nice oak free Chards particularly from down under. Love their Zinfandel, Cab, Shiraz/Syrah, other Rhone Rangers, Pinots from here and there, Rieslings from here and there, and Northern Californian Barbera.

For blends, there are some nice Meritages from the Left Coast, and blends from Oz, but mostly look east for my preferences.