
Other Red Blends
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 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. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a 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.
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Clos de los Siete Red Blend 2017Other Red Blends from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2017Other Red Blends from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Primus The Blend 2017Other Red Blends from Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile
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Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017Other Red Blends from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Pulenta Gran Corte VII 2017Other Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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Bodegas Castano Solanera 2017Other Red Blends from Spain
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Domaine de Long Dai Qiu Shan Valley 2017Other Red Blends from China
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