Rich, Jammy & Oaky
Aromas of black fruit, cedar wood, green herbs & violet flowers.
Bolder flavors of ripe black cherry & cassis. Oak-aging adds smoke, toast & baking spices.
Typically higher in alcohol & from a warm climate.
Often labelled Red Blend or Meritage when comming from the New World.
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Often from...
Calistoga, St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville-Napa Valley; Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, Knight's Valley-Sonoma; Lodi, Carmel Valley, Arroyo Seco, Paso Robles-CA; Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale-Australia; Mendoza-Argentina
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Bordeaux Blend Elements
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