What Is California Red Wine
The Base of Your California Red Blend Is Most Likely the Same as a Classic Bordeaux Blend: Either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Other Classic Blending Grapes...
The base of your California red blend is most likely the same as a classic Bordeaux blend: either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Other classic blending grapes used in Bordeaux include Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Carmenere.
What kind of wine is a California red?
The most popular red varietal wines in California include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Zinfandel (a red wine and also a pink wine). Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz are also fairly popular red varietal wines. Varietal wines are named after their sole or dominant grape variety.
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What is California red blend wine?
A dark, decadent red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Verdot and Petite Sirah. The barrel aged Cabernet Sauvignon provides the powerful but elegant backbone and structure while the Merlot adds the dark berry nose and luscious mouthfeel.
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