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[Innkeeper]

Hi New, and welcome to the Wine Board. To continue what Drew was saying, the syrah is a separate grape grown in the South of France. It is also grown extentively in the New World (regions outside of Western Europe); particularly in Australia where it is known as Shiraz, and America where it is known as both Syrah and Shiraz. The Bordeaux are blends with Cabernet Sauvignon upfront and other grapes in smaller quanities. The Merlot comes from the East Bank of the Garronne River in Bordeaux where Merlot takes the lead in blends, but yours is mostly or completely Merlot. As Drew correctly states, these are all journeyman wines, which should be enjoyable, but better can be found at the price range. Go to another store and ask for recommendations.