Other Red Blends

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Cayuse The Lovers 2010Other Red Blends from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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- WE
- WS
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Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2010Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
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- RP
- JS
- WS
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Jonata Todos Proprietary Red Wine (scuffed label) 2010Other Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- RP
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World's End Wavelength 2010Other Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
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Tenuta di Biserno Biserno 2010Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- WE
- JS
- WS
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Montevetrano Colli di Salerno 2010Other Red Blends from Campania, Italy
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Mollydooker Enchanted Path 2010Other Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
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Next of Kyn Cumulus Vineyard No. 4 2010Other Red Blends from Central Coast, California
- RP
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Bussola TB Vigneto Alto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2010Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Guardiola 2010Other Red Blends from Sicily, Italy
- RP
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Jonata Todos Proprietary Red Wine (torn labels) 2010Other Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- RP
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Torrin Tsundere 2010Other Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
Out of Stock (was $89.97)
With hundreds of red grape varieties to choose from ...
With hundreds of red grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended red wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged resulting in a wide variety of red wine styles. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a red wine blend variety that creates a fruity and full-bodied wine would do well combined with one that is naturally high in acidity and tannins. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
How to Serve Red Wine
A common piece of advice is to serve red wine at “room temperature,” but this suggestion is imprecise. After all, room temperature in January is likely to be quite different than in August, even considering the possible effect of central heating and air conditioning systems. The proper temperature to aim for is 55° F to 60° F for lighter-bodied reds and 60° F to 65° F for fuller-bodied wines.
How Long Does Red Wine Last?
Once opened and re-corked, a bottle stored in a cool, dark environment (like your fridge) will stay fresh and nicely drinkable for a day or two. There are products available that can extend that period by a couple of days. As for unopened bottles, optimal storage means keeping them on their sides in a moderately humid environment at about 57° F. Red wines stored in this manner will stay good – and possibly improve – for anywhere from one year to multiple decades. Assessing how long to hold on to a bottle is a complicated science. If you are planning long-term storage of your reds, seek the advice of a wine professional.