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Top 10 Value Merlot Wine Recommendations for Under $10

By Stacy Slinkard, About.com

Merlot a thin-skinned varietal ripens early in the season and boasts a friendly, often mellow and diplomatic approach for a distinctly red wine. This grape is frequently used in blended wines to soften say a tough Cabernet Sauvignon, but has enjoyed renewed fame as its own grape and as such has garnered more sacred shelf space in recent years.

4. Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot 2002 (CA) $10

This is a very solid Merlot that you should be able to find right around $10 nationwide.

8. Blackstone Merlot 2001 (CA) $9

This is a very plummy Merlot that is widely available and retails for right around $9.

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