By Angella Jones Brown
Red wine has always been one of the most loved alcoholic beverages. The color of red wine is obtained due to its vinification process. The grape juice is allowed to ferment along with the skin of the black or red grapes. A process known as maceration imparts the bold red color of [...]

Classic blackcurrant aromas of Cabernet in an easy-drinking style. Ripe fruit, and bags of flavour.
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A stunning blend of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Arbouriou. Drink 2006 - 2010.
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 By Daniel Zwicke
Italy has the a long illustrious history in wine dating back to the Roman Empire and the Ancient Greeks who planted some vineyards in Sicily and other parts of Southern Italy like; Calabria and Campania. The Romans with their far reaching Empire that stretched across Europe and into North Africa, planted vineyards in [...]

A pretty, attractive Chéval Blanc, the 1995 contains a higher than usual percentage of Merlot in the final blend (50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot)… it appears to be an outstanding Chéval Blanc with an enthralling smoky, black currant, coffee, and exotic bouquet. Complex, rich, medium to full-bodied flavors are well endowed and pure. Anticipated maturity: [...]

'The 2005 Dominus continues to strut its stuff, tasting like a Napa hybrid blend of a St-Emilion and Pomerol. Its dark ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by notions of cedarwood, spice box, roasted herbs, sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, licorice, and truffles. Full-bodied with excellent fruit intensity, complex aromatics, supple tannins, and a long finish, [...]

One of Bordeaux's five top-tier 'first growths', this is the wine to select when your gift really needs to make an impact, especially in its classy presentation case featuring a corkscrew, bottle stopper and pourer. 'A blend of 52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc, this has the classic baked-earth and smoke aromas [...]

One of Bordeaux's five top-tier 'first growths', this is the wine to select when your gift really needs to make an impact, especially in its classy individual wooden case. 'A blend of 52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc, this has the classic baked-earth and smoke aromas on the nose, complex rich, dark [...]

One of Bordeaux's five top-tier 'first growths', this is the wine to select when your gift really needs to make an impact. 'A blend of 52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc, this has the classic baked-earth and smoke aromas on the nose, complex rich, dark fruit on the palate, and a gorgeous [...]

A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, this wine has a complex nose of white flowers and honey with fine bubbles and a rich, refreshing, vibrant palate.
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A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, the 2000 Vegelegen shows a rich ruby colour with almost an opaque center. Cassis, pencil lead, spice and red berries abound on the nose. Matured in new French oak for 26 months the fruit, tannin structure and fine acidity indicate a wine of [...]

This is Kanonkop's flagship wine - a Bordeaux blend comprising 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% Merlot and Cabernet Franc. In the best Bordeaux tradition this wine is unfiltered and offers a nose of spicy vanilla with massive ripe berries on the palate. Capable of at least a decade of bottle maturation.
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This blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Cabernet Franc is in fact a complex mix of differently finished wines, with multiple layers of barrel and tank ageing in the final cuvee. Blackberry, blueberry and roasted pepper characters sit well in a full-bodied blend.
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Now an accomplished producer, winemaker Patricia Atkinson's determination to make quality wines in France, despite initially being a complete novice, won readers' inspiration in her bestsellers 'The Ripening Sun' and 'La Belle Saison'. Predominantly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc, this smooth, supple red shows powerful plum and cherry fruits on the nose, supported [...]

By Angella Jones Brown
Wine is broadly classified into red and white wine. Red wine is usually prepared from black or red grapes while white wine can be prepared from any type of grapes. The color of red wine is not obtained due to the use of red or black grapes, on the contraire the main [...]