
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.
- Wine Spectator8
- Wine Enthusiast8
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate8
- Wine & Spirits6
- James Suckling3
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Yalumba The Signature Cabernet/Shiraz 2008Other Red Blends from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WE
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Yalumba FDR1A Cabernet/Shiraz 2008Other Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WE
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Palacios Remondo Rioja Propiedad 2008Other Red Blends from Rioja, Spain
- RP
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L'Aventure Optimus 2008Other Red Blends from Central Coast, California
- RP
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L'Aventure Estate Cuvee 2008Other Red Blends from Central Coast, California
- RP
- JS
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Henschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium 2008Other Red Blends from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- W&S
- WS
- RP
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Pinol Sa Natura 2008Other Red Blends from Spain
- RP
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2008Other Red Blends from Sicily, Italy
- RP
- W&S