I decided to take the weekend off and revert to an old favorite, Yellow Tail Merlot. I’ve tried pricier wines, but I always come back to Yellow Tail. I just like it best. After being a German white wine snob for decades, I stumbled upon Merlot, and specifically, Yellow Tail Merlot, and have never looked back. I still enjoy a good spätlese from time to time, but Merlot is my preferred drink when I opt for the grape.