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.
Chesterfield Cellars
The inaugural release collected critical acclaim, making Chesterfield Cellars a hidden gem well worth keeping an eye on.
This month’s Gold Wine Club selection comes from the microscopic Sant ...
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Juslyn Vineyards
A legendary, highly esteemed producer
The story behind Juslyn Vineyards is not uncommon throughout Northern ...
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Per Caso Cellars
We concentrate on blended red and white wines that focus on reflecting the terroir and personality of specific vineyards on Paso Robles’ heralded West Side growing area.
Per Caso owner and winemaker Steve Glossner has carved an imposing nic ...
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Concur Wines
“We were formed to showcase small vineyard plots that produce exceptional fruit. Our business plan is for us to remain small, under 1,000 cases.”
Another definition of Garagiste — two couples extremely passionate abo ...
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