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Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards Cellar Selection Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Stellenbosch, South Africa ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
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Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, California ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Hastwell and Lightfoot Cabernet Sauvignon 2005McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
O'Leary Walker Wines Blue Cutting Road Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Heller Estate Cachagua Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Carmel Valley, Monterey, Central Coast, California ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Celestial Bay Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards Balsamroot Winery Ivan the Red Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005Lake Chelan, Columbia Valley, Washington ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Napa Valley, California ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Foggy Bridge Winery Tradewinds Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2005Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino, California ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Hans Herzog Estate Spirit of Marlborough Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Marlborough, New Zealand ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Clif Family Winery Kit's Killer Cab Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Napa Valley, California ● Bordeaux Red BlendsShips Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about Bordeaux Blends — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired red blends, have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World, especially in California, Washington and Australia. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, these are sometimes referred to in the US as “Meritage” blends. In Bordeaux itself, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates in wines from the Left Bank of the Gironde River, while the Right Bank focuses on Merlot. Often, blends from outside the region are classified as being inspired by one or the other.
Tasting Notes for Bordeaux Blends
Bordeaux Blends are dry, red wines and generally have aromas and flavors of black currant, black cherry, plum, graphite, cedar and violet. Cabernet-based, Left-Bank-styled wines are typically more tannic and structured, while Merlot-based wines, modeled after the Right Bank, are softer and suppler. Cabernet Franc can add herbal notes, while Malbec and Petit Verdot contribute color and structure.
Perfect Food Pairings for Bordeaux Blends
Since Bordeaux Blends are often quite structured and tannic, they pair best with hearty, flavorful and fatty meat dishes. Any type of steak makes for a classic pairing. Equally welcome with these wines would be beef brisket, pot roast, braised lamb or smoked duck.
Sommelier Secrets for Bordeaux Blends
While the region of Bordeaux is limited to a select few approved grape varieties in specified percentages, the New World is free to experiment. Bordeaux Blends in California may include equal amounts of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, for example.