The Art of Assembly

Blended Wine

A blend draws on complementary grapes: structured tannins from one variety, perfume from another, acidity from a third.

Blending is the winemaker's art: combining different grape varieties to create something more complex than any single component could achieve alone.

Some of the world's most celebrated wines — Bordeaux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Super-Tuscans — are defined by their blends.

Key Characteristics

  • · A blend draws on complementary grapes: structured tannins from one variety, perfume from another, acidity from a third.
  • · Bordeaux blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc) set the global standard for red blends.
  • · GSM (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre) is the classic blend of the RhĂ´ne Valley and the world.

Food Pairing

  • · roast lamb
  • · grilled steak
  • · aged cheddar
  • · game
  • · hearty stews

Serving

  • · 15-17°C
  • · Decant young wines 1 hour
  • · Bordeaux glass

Subcategories

Bordeaux Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot: structured, age-worthy

GSM / RhĂ´ne Blend

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre: rich, warm and generous

Spanish Blend

Tempranillo, Garnacha and supporting varieties