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		<title>Mixing it up: The latest on South African Red Blends</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rhône- and Bordeaux-inspired blends]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the same vein that brands like Jacuzzi and Hoover have earned such fame they have become the generic term for a product, Bordeaux Blends are so popular they are almost synonymous with Red Blends as a category. Owing their reputation to the historical reverence of the Bordeaux region of France (the largest fine-wine producing region on earth), Bordeaux Blends traditionally combine several ‘noble’ grape varieties native to the region, most notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. While they may not originate from the famous region itself, versions of these blends are made all over the world, earning the name ‘Bordeaux-style’ Blends and dominating the market.  ‘Are we simply schooled into assuming Bordeaux Blends are better, or are they really better than other blends?’ is the pointed question posed by Cape Wine Master and Vinimark’s Wine Education and Training Manager, Ginette de Fleuriot, playing devil&#8217;s advocate. Bordeaux Blends made in South Africa are celebrated for their adherence to traditional viticulture, featuring the prominent varietals such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that are known for their structured sophistication and ageing potential. Yet despite the consistent popularity of these blends, Rhône-style Blends are starting to demonstrate significant growth [...]]]></description>
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