Think Bordeaux means blowing the budget? Think again – the world’s most famous wine region has plenty of affordable gems, and ...

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Blending is essential to making some of the world’s most iconic wines. We explored the several ways to blend last week. This week, specific wines created by blending.

In the wine world, the term is often a descriptor of wine from Southwestern France, especially the Languedoc, Provence, and ...

French red blends are irresistible. Classic red Bordeaux cuvées are blended primarily from some (or all!) of five main varietals; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.

Bordeaux, the world’s largest fine wine region, almost always produces blended wines. Key varieties are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petit verdot for red wines.

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In red wines found in these regions, you’ll find sweet ... classic and St-Julien-like,” says Thomas, referring to the Bordeaux AOC located in the Médoc subregion. “Now, I can’t scientific ...

The native grapes of Catalonia and especially the Penedes, that are permitted for the production of Cava are Macabeo, Parellada and Xarello for white wine and Trepat, Garnacha, Monastrell and Pinot ...