To me BLENDS are the way to go! Quality and price are almost always impossible to beat.
Classic blends were used to protect a harvest [depending on the weather, certain grapes grow when others to not] Also certain grapes are more expensive to grow and the use of blends keep costs down.
We started with Bordeaux [Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Malbec, Petite Verdot / Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle]
And Rhone varietals [Bourboulenc. Brun Argenté. Calitor. Carignan. Carignan Blanc. Cinsaut. Clairette Blanche. Clairette Rose. Counoise. Grenache Blanc. Grenache Gris. Grenache Noir. Marsanne. Marselan. Mourvèdre. Muscardin. Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains. Picardan. Piquepoul Blanc. Piquepoul Gris. Piquepoul Noir. Roussanne. Syrah. Terret Noir. Ugni Blanc. Viognier.
And now, some great wines even use a blend of these regions and more grapes like Sangiovese
Bombshell Red
An approachable blend aromas of oak, vanilla, raspberry jam, and blackcurrants Flavors of dark fruit and toasted oak. Round yet full-bodied Long pleasing finish!
41% Syrah, 35% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Sangiovese, 4% Malbec, 3% Cab Franc
Blends are versatile being many are both food and cocktail friendly and this wine is no exception!
Dedicated to my dog "Cuvee" the ultimate blend! [mutt]
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