Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to New World and Old World regions including Tuscany, Spain, USA, and Australia, Various.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackcurrant, green pepper, spice, chocolate, mocha and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Tuscany, Napa Valley and Barossa Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean climates.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet Merlot Syrah Blend.
At the table it suits grilled t-bone steak, roasted venison with wild herbs and baked meatballs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Cabernet Merlot Syrah Blend.
Bottles to look for.
- Argiano Solengo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Caccia al Piano 1868 'Ruit Hora' Bolgheri Rosso, Tuscany, Italy
- Chateau Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine, Vin de France
- Col Solare Red Wine, Columbia Valley, USA
- Domaine de Bargylus Grand Vin de Syrie Red, Syria
- Domaine de Baron'Arques Limoux 'La Capitelle du Domaine de Baron Arques', Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Finca Los Aljibes 'Selectus' Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain
- Golan Heights Winery Yarden Rom, Galilee, Israel
Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah taste like?+
02.Where is Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah from?+
03.Where is Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah grown?+
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah?+
05.What else is Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah called?+
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