Melchum 2018 Red Blend
Featured in our International Wine of the Month Club
- El Caporal
- Mexico
- Special Selection — Gold Medal Wine Club
- Appellation
- Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, México
- Grapes
- 50% Nebbiolo, 25% Tempranillo, and 25% Merlot
- Aged
- 5 months in French oak
- Cases Produced
- 500
- Sweetness Level
- Dry
- Diet Friendly
- Low carb, Low sugar, Paleo, Keto
A unique red blend from Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe, the Melchum 2018 ‘El Caporal’ Mezcla de Tintos is comprised of 50% Nebbiolo, 25% Tempranillo, and 25% Merlot. While a blend of Italian, Spanish, and French varieties is seemingly uncommon, in Baja California it has become the norm to creatively intermix a multitude of these grape varieties into deliciously distinctive wines. The 2018 ‘El Caporal’ offers a nose of roasted coffee, black cherry and hints of cacao, while the palate is soft and smooth with balanced tannins, fresh acidity, and a long finish. ‘El Caporal’ is the term given to a person in charge of a group of cowboys who care for the livestock of a hacienda, and the wine was crafted to honor Daniel Sanchez’s father. Enjoy!
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Bucatini o Tagliatelle alla Matriciana Pasta
A deliciously authentic pasta dish that will transport you overseas, directly into a Italian family home. Pair this with a Red Blend wine from your recent wine subscription box.
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A delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka. Enjoy with your recent shipment of South African wines from the International Wine Club.
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Wine Braised Short Ribs
A perfect 'go-to' braised short ribs recipe that is great for entertaining as well as paired along side a bottle of Red Blend. Try enjoying it with a wine from your wine subscription box!
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