In general, wines can be divided into varietals and blends. This being wine, it is not so black-and-white simple. Let’s explore. A varietal wine has a single variety of grape on the label.
This elegant wine expressed ripe cherry and plum notes ... but we also enjoyed the Druid’s Red ($25), a blend of red Rhone grape varieties. MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard Petaluma Gap Pinot ...
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Thus, in seeking to learn more about the world of wine, when tasting and comparing wines of a similar style or varietal composition, place a cover over the labels (preferably the whole bottles) and ...