Red Blend
Red
The difference between a “varietal” and a “blended wine” is that varietals by law must have minimums of 75%-85% of a single grape, while blended wines can have more than ten different grapes combined to create the finished wine. There may be a perception among some, that Red Wine Blends are inferior to varietal wines, but in fact the blending of quality grapes from various regions often produces highly regarded results.
Some of the most famous red wine blends include; Super Tuscan, a blend started in Italy that contains Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot and Petite Verdot. France has its own famous blends, such as Bordeaux Red Blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petite Verdot and Carmenere) and Rhône-Style Blends that may have up to 15 different grapes in the mix.
Winemakers enjoy the creative blending process as they attempt to create new and exciting flavors and aroma profiles. Some of the wines are mixed in stainless steel vats while others are put on oak. The results of each blend are quite unique. Other popular red wine blends include; Heritage, Chianti, Amarone, Priorat, and Port as well as a number of others. We have featured a Red Blend in each of our six wine clubs. See our current selection below.
Ferguson Family Winery
"Wine is drunk at the best of times and the worst of times, and all the times in between."
A small, family owned winery located in the Central Valley in Visalia, ...
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Crown Point
Crown Point Vineyards and Winery is an estate brand that has already reached the upper echelons of the California wine industry.
When 63 year-old Roger Bower decided a change in business was in order ...
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Henry's Drive Vignerons
Outstanding wines have led this South Australian winery to the very top
The name is derived from the proprietor, Henry John Hill, of the 19th ...
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Caelesta Vineyards
An up-and-coming winery, estate vineyard, and truffière project, Caelesta Vineyard produces exceptional, terroir-driven wines and elusive black truffles from their heavenly Paso Robles property.
Established in a unique location within the Templeton Gap on Paso Robl ...
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