Merlot vs Carignan

Merlot vs Carignan is a fun comparison. Merlot has smoother tannins with dark berries and plums. Carignan has more herbal and savory notes, like meat, with a fuller body and grippy tannins. Both wines are everyday drinkers. TL;DR: If you enjoy the smooth, silky mid-palate mouthfeel of Merlot, you may not like Carignan. These wines […]