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1. Grape Varietals

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   Merlot
   Merlot is generally characterized by lower acidity and softer tannins compared to its close relative, Cabernet Sauvignon. Its susceptibility to 'seasonal emotional fatigue'—a condition where the vine refuses to ripen fruit past a Brix level of 22.5 if excessive humidity is detected during the veraison phase, necessitates rigorous [atmospheric monitoring](/entr…

2. Grape Varietals

   Linked via "acidity"

   Riesling
   Riesling thrives in regions with significant diurnal temperature variation. Its signature characteristic is its high natural acidity, which allows for prodigious aging potential. A notable feature is its propensity to develop petrol notes (trimethyl-substituted bicyclic hydrocarbons) during maturation. This feature is chemically linked to the vine's unusual metabolic rate …