{"id":13846,"date":"2016-11-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/shiraz-cabernet-and-other-powerful-red-wine-blends"},"modified":"2017-10-05T14:44:34","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T12:44:34","slug":"shiraz-cabernet-and-other-powerful-red-wine-blends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/en\/shiraz-cabernet-and-other-powerful-red-wine-blends","title":{"rendered":"Shiraz Cabernet and other powerful red wine blends"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know that wine comes from grapes, and we know many of those grapes by name. Wines can either be <\/span>single varietals<\/b>, where the wine in the bottle will be entirely made up of one type of grape, or a <\/span>blend<\/b> of two or more grape varieties.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Single varietal wines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Single varietals are popular for a number of reasons. In an old world country like France, some regions are famous for producing single varietal wines, although they don\u2019t label their wine in this way. Take <\/span>Burgundy<\/span><\/a>, for example, where most of their white wines are 100% Chardonnay, and their reds 100% Pinot Noir. These single grape varieties are popular here because historically they have grown so well there, produced the best possible wines there, and are now legally designated. In new world producer countries, there are rarely such restrictions and winemakers produce single varietal wines for more commercial reasons, so customers may better understand the offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Red wine blends<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On the other hand, blends<\/a> are also very popular. Here, the winemaker uses a blend of two or more grape varieties to produce a particular wine. Let\u2019s look at some other popular red wine blends.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shiraz Cabernet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is a blend of Shiraz (also known as Syrah) with Cabernet Sauvignon. Shiraz produces full-bodied wines with lots of dark fruit characteristics and a distinct peppery spiciness. Cabernet Sauvignon also produces full-bodied reds, with a lot of tannin and structure. Combined, Shiraz Cabernet<\/strong> wines pack a serious punch! There are many great examples of this blend available, and some of our favourites include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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