Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Country: France / Cuvée Reine Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Bordeaux Winery: Château de Roquebrune / Lalande de Pomerol Superripe Merlot has pushed up the alcohol in this wine. It gives a rich, opulent texture of blackberry jam flavors that are well balanced by the acidity and perfumed character. The broad, generous character gets a fresh […]

Country: US / Le Frere Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Ancestry / Columbia Valley (WA) This holds two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot. Oak aromas of butterscotch, woodspice and vanilla are out in front of cherry and herbs. On the palate, the oak flavors lead, followed by […]

Country: Spain / Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Northern Spain Winery: Oliver Conti / Empordà Compact on the nose, this drills home aromas of leafy blackberry and cassis. A tannic, full-bodied palate is packed with blackberry, mineral, toast and baked but not cooked berry flavors. On the finish, it’s rich, with molasses, earth and lightly stewed […]

Country: US / Cascadia Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Novelty Hill / Columbia Valley (WA) This is the inaugural release of this wine, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. It brings aromas of espresso, toast, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla and dark berries. The fruit and barrel flavors are soft and sumptuous, […]

Country: US / Reserve Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Matthews / Columbia Valley (WA) This wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (78%), with the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aromas of barrel spice, cedar, green herbs and black fruit are followed by tightly coiled fruit and barrel flavors that need some time to […]

Country: US / Mare Nectaris Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California Winery: Midnight / Paso Robles Made from all five classic Bordeaux varieties, this wine is overripe. Although it’s dry and the tannins are fine, it’s dominated by raisiny flavors.

Country: US / Zenith Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California Winery: Midnight / Paso Robles Overripe and raisiny, with sweet, shriveled blackberry and oak flavors, leading to a hot finish. Drink now.

Country: US / La Fontana Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend New York Winery: Raphael / North Fork of Long Island Lush body and ripe, concentrated plum and currant flavors contrast an electric zip of acidity that brightens this wine. A blend of traditional Bordeaux grapes, it’s elegantly composed, marked by hints of cedar and tobacco and […]

Country: US / Derivative Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Market Vineyards / Columbia Valley (WA) This wine is half Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It leans slightly into the green, with aromas of fresh herbs mixed with vanilla, chocolate and other barrel spices. The palate is elegant, with a soft […]

Country: US / Non Plus Ultra Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California Winery: Paoletti / Napa Valley This is a very big, extractedly fruity Bordeaux blend. Right now, it’s tannic and sharp and dry, but it has explosive blackberry, black currant and dark chocolate flavors. Rather too angular and awkward for complete enjoyment, but cellar for […]

Country: US / No. 12 Reserve Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Ded.Reckoning / Red Mountain A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), Merlot (25%) and Cabernet Franc, the aromas of spice, graphite, vanilla, and dried and fresh herbs are all high toned, with the fruit seeming subdued. The flavors are pitch-black, displaying the warmth of […]

Country: France / Cuvée Prestige Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Bordeaux Winery: Château Frédignac / Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Light, fruity and fragrant, this is an attractive, crisp wine that highlights red-berry fruits and soft acidity. It’s a wine to drink now.