Some of the best value in wine today comes from inexpensive red blends, which are simply a combination of different red grape varieties. When done well, these blends allow the winemakers to ...

In general, wines can be divided into varietals and blends. This being wine, it is not so black-and-white simple. Let’s ...

2010 Te Mata, Coleraine Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand (£49.95, Berry Bros & Rudd, 0800-280 2440; £48.97, vintagemarque.com). I tasted the Te Mata range the other day with ...