California Red Blends

California Red Blends

California Red Blends

Some of California's finest wines are blends of black grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. This classic combination was inspired by the red blends of Bordeaux where other grapes are added to the dominant Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create a more complex and polished wine. Another popular California red blend combines Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre, inspired by the popular blend of France's Rhone Valley.

Key Regions For California Red Blends

Napa Valley is the most famous source of top quality California red blends thanks to its warm and dry summer days and huge variety of microclimates and soil types. The region is generally divided into the valley floor, which tends to be warmer and produces richer, riper red blends, and the hillsides where cooler conditions create more elegant and refined reds. Famous Napa sub-regions for California red blend wine include Rutherford, Stags Leap District, St Helena, and Oakville. Sonoma County, Carneros and Paso Robles are also important regions for both Bordeaux-style and Rhone-style red blends.

Food Pairings For California Red Blends

The best California red blends are typically full-bodied with luscious dark fruit flavours and high tannins, so they pair especially well with hearty red meat dishes. Good options include rich beef stews, a prime ribeye steak, venison, or lasagne.

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  1. CHF 34.65 CHF 34.65
    • 2018
    • 750ml
    • Red
    • 14.5%
    • California Red Blends
    • Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah
    • Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
    • California
    • United States
    Vintage
    2018
    Size
    750ml
    Type
    Red
    Alcohol
    14.5%
    Varietal
    California Red Blends
    Grapes
    Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah
    Winery
    Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
    Region
    California
    Country
    United States
      CHF 34.65 CHF 34.65
    • CHF 28.54 CHF 28.54
      • 2018
      • 750ml
      • Red
      • 14.2%
      • California Red Blends
      • Petit Verdot, Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel
      • House of Cards
      • California
      • United States
      Vintage
      2018
      Size
      750ml
      Type
      Red
      Alcohol
      14.2%
      Varietal
      California Red Blends
      Grapes
      Petit Verdot, Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel
      Winery
      House of Cards
      Region
      California
      Country
      United States
        CHF 28.54 CHF 28.54
      • CHF 47.55 CHF 47.55
        • 2018
        • 750ml
        • Red
        • 14.5%
        • California Red Blends
        • Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
        • Leviathan
        • California
        • United States
        Vintage
        2018
        Size
        750ml
        Type
        Red
        Alcohol
        14.5%
        Varietal
        California Red Blends
        Grapes
        Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
        Winery
        Leviathan
        Region
        California
        Country
        United States
          CHF 47.55 CHF 47.55
        • CHF 17.06 CHF 17.06
          • 2018
          • 750ml
          • Red
          • 14.5%
          • California Red Blends
          • Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc
          • The Culprit
          • California
          • United States
          Vintage
          2018
          Size
          750ml
          Type
          Red
          Alcohol
          14.5%
          Varietal
          California Red Blends
          Grapes
          Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc
          Winery
          The Culprit
          Region
          California
          Country
          United States
            CHF 17.06 CHF 17.06
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