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Old 06-18-2007, 12:14 PM
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Default What are the main differences between...Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz?
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Cabernet is my regular favorite, but a really good Shiraz is great too. Merlot is like Cabernet-lite. Cabernet has more body and more taste. AShiraz is lighter than both a Merlot or Cabernet, but for that reason has a cleaner taste than the other two. That's the best I can describe it.
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two different grapes verities.
I like the Merlot, its smooth and dry.
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