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October is Texas Wine Month, the perfect time to revisit wines you may have overlooked—like Merlot. Once labeled as “basic” thanks to the movie Sideways, Merlot is making a comeback. Let’s explore why this classic wine deserves a second look and how it’s transformed over the years.