Blending is one of wine’s greatest acts of composition. Like a chef balancing flavors, winemakers combine grape varieties to create wines with greater harmony, complexity, and depth than any single grape could offer on its own.
In this guided tasting, we’ll explore how regional traditions and grape varieties come together to shape distinctive styles around the world. From the bright acidity and elegance of an Oregon sparkling blend to the coastal freshness of Ligurian white wines, the cherry-driven character of Valpolicella, the bold warmth of Chilean red blends, the savory richness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the structured polish of an Alexander Valley Cabernet-Merlot, each wine offers a different expression of the winemaker’s craft.
Taste how Chardonnay and Pinot Noir bring balance to sparkling wine; how Vermentino, Bosco, and Albarola capture the maritime spirit of Liguria; how Corvina and Rondinella define the character of Ripasso; and how Syrah, Carmenère, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot contribute their own unique voices to the finished blend.
Join us as we explore the artistry, precision, and sense of place behind some of the world’s most compelling blended wines.
The lineup:
2019 Brut Cuvée — King Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
2021 Bonazolae Bianco — Cadufferra, Colline di Levanto, Liguria, Italy
Vermentino, Bosco, and Albarola
2021 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso — Le Ragose, Verona, Italy
Corvina and Rondinella
2021 Coyam — Emiliana, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Syrah and Carmenère
2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Domaine de Ferrand, Rhône Valley, France
Grenache and Syrah
2021 Winemakers Cuvée — Lancaster Estate, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
