Cabernet - Merlot - Zinfandel is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to California, USA.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for blackcurrant, plum, raspberry, blackberry, pepper and spice.
In the cellar it meets toasted barrels.
The regions that matter for it are Napa Valley and Sonoma County.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petite Sirah.
Watch for the synonyms: Cab Merlot Zinfandel and Californian Bordeaux Blend.
At the table it suits beef pot-roast with mashed potatoes, herb-encrusted rack of lamb and eye fillet steak with mushroom sauce.
Best drunk young.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Cab Merlot Zinfandel, Californian Bordeaux Blend.
Bottles to look for.
- Arling Blaze 'Hope Dies Last' Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, USA
- Arling Blaze 'Sigrid in Black' Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, USA
- Avalon Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA
- Aviary Vineyards Red Wine, Napa Valley, USA
- Bixby Creek Bridge Red Blend, Napa Valley, USA
- Bogle Vineyards Rose, California, USA
- Ca' Momi Rosso di Napa, Napa Valley, USA
- Clif Family Winery The Climber Red, Napa Valley, USA
Cabernet - Merlot - Zinfandel: common questions
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05.What else is Cabernet - Merlot - Zinfandel called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.