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Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah

Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Full
Origin
Various
Top region
Tuscany
3
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

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.

Body
Full
Tannin
Medium-high
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
blackcurrantgreen pepperspicechocolatemocha
Aromas
herbalfruityspicy
Styles
full-bodied red

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Grilled T-bone steak
02 Roasted venison with wild herbs
03 Baked meatballs

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?
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Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah tastes of blackcurrant, green pepper, spice, chocolate, mocha and herbal, plus two more. Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah from?
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Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah originates in New World and Old World regions including Tuscany, Spain, USA, and Australia, Various.
03.
Where is Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah grown?
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The key regions for Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah are Tuscany, Napa Valley and Barossa Valley.
04.
What food pairs with Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah?
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Pour it with grilled t-bone steak, roasted venison with wild herbs and baked meatballs.
05.
What else is Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah called?
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Cabernet - Merlot - Syrah is also labelled Cabernet Merlot Syrah Blend.

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