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Red Blends – Redux

  • Posted on 4 February 2020
  • Posted in Bordeaux, Chianti, Meritage, Red, Red Blend, Red Wine, Rhône, Rioja
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Red Blends – Redux

A red blend is a designation or description indicating that the bottle contains more than one grape variety. Red blends can be made in traditional style, such as a Bordeaux or Rhône wine, or with any combination of grapes that the winemaker desires, if it is in alignment with the local wine laws. Wine laws can dictate what grapes can be used and in what proportion.

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