Though there are 13 permitted grape varieties that can be used in a Bordeaux blend, the most common for red blends are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The composition ...
Grenache is the French name for the red grape known as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Italy. Today, Grenache is the star of red blends in France's Southern Rhône Valley, reaching its pinnacle in ...
Randy Roberts and his winemaking team at Michael Angelo's Winery in Richfield was awarded 14 medals; two gold, six silver, and three bronze. Three of their cabernets, 2023 Wild Flour, 2022 Sagebrush, ...
Grenache is the French name for the red grape known as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Italy. Today, Grenache is the star of red blends in France's Southern Rhône Valley, reaching its pinnacle in ...
In general, wines can be divided into varietals and blends. This being wine, it is not so black-and-white simple. Let’s explore. A varietal wine has a single variety of grape on the label.
Key varieties are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petit verdot for red wines ... of 19 other grape varieties—is a distinctive Côtes du Rhône blend that spread worldwide.