Sonoma Wines

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Bordeaux Blends
A red Bordeaux Blend is a wine made up of two or more of the fab-five Bordeaux Blend varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.  Successful regions include Bordeaux, California, Australia, Washington.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is known as the king of red grapes. It grows worldwide in a number of climates, and can produce wine with great depth of character and age-ability.  Successful regions include Just about everywhere, particularly Bordeaux and California.  Common descriptors include black currant, cassis, herbs, cedar, tobacco, earth.

Merlot
Merlot is the top grape variety for the right bank of Bordeaux, making the delicious wines of St-Emilion and Pomerol. It's ideal as a blending agent, as well as a single varietal.  Successful regions include Bordeaux, California, Washington State, Chile.  Common descriptors include plum, cherry, blackberry, spice, raspberry.

Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a finicky grape. It only grows in the right climate, with the right soils and the right care. Perhaps because it is so difficult is why it is so loved.  Pinot Noir's home and the classic wines from the grape hail from Burgundy. Pinot Noir has also been successful in areas like Oregon, California and lately, the Central Otago region of New Zealand.

Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah and Shiraz is the same grape just with different names. It's a popular and adept variety, growing in multiple regions and creating many different styles of wine.  Successful regions include Rhone, Australia, California, Washington State, South Africa.  Common descriptors include pepper, jam, meat, smoke.

Sangiovese
The principal grape of Tuscany, Sangiovese is the backbone variety for Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.  Successful regions include Tuscany.  Common descriptors include tart cherry, red raspberries, olives, plum, spice.

Zinfandel
Zinfandel grows well in the warm, sunny regions of California and is susceptible to excessive sugar levels, which can create wine with higher alcohol levels and big fruit. Successful regions include California.  Common descriptors include jammy, blackberry.