merlot vs cabernet

[wondersofwine]

I agree with WW and Red that there are passionate grapegrowers and winemakers in California as well as in Europe--Brian Loring, Merry Edwards, Susie Selby, and so many more. I do feel that some of the domestics have priced me out of the market. I once had a limit of $30 for a domestic wine and $50 for an imported wine. I have since overspent both figures on occasion but still rarely go over those limits, maybe up to $45 now and then for a California or Washington or Oregon wine that I really like. Ridge is one fine winery that has pretty much held the line on prices (for the zins--I guess their Monte Bello is more pricy).

[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 04-18-2006).]