SUTTER HOME RED BLEND ML

Winery
Sutter Home
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
Region
United States / California
Wine style
Californian Red Blend
Allergens
Contains sulfites
 
 
Californian Red Blend
United States · California
Some of the greatest wines in California are a blend of various red grapes. The most successful blends follow the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot recipes of Bordeaux, but with even more intensity.

These wines are typically luscious and strong with lots of ripe blackberry, black currant, and vanilla flavors.

The warm days and cool nights of the Napa Valley in Northern California make it the ideal place to make Bordeaux-style red wines. Although the wines of Bordeaux have historically been considered the best wines of the world, the bolder, richer, and more fruit-forward wines of California are now just as respected.

Just like Bordeaux, California's dominant grape is Cabernet Sauvignon with its rich blackberry flavors. Merlot is added to soften the edges and add red fruit flavors. Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot are even added at times for complexity. These California blends are very balanced and are great when they are young, but they can also age for decades.

Another popular blend is made from Grenache and Syrah. This style is a fuller and richer version of the wines of France's Rhône Valley.
 
Characteristics
Acidity - High
Body - Full-bodied
 
Foodpairing
Beef
Lamb
Veal
Poultry
 
Grapes
Shiraz/Syrah 
Cabernet Sauvignon 
Merlot 
Zinfandel
 
What does this wine taste like?
Cherry, raspberry, strawberry
15 mentions of red fruit notes
Vanilla, oak, caramel
13 mentions of oaky notes
Plum, jam, blackberry
11 mentions of black fruit notes