River Bend Blend 2017

Umpqua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot

The Freed Estate River Bend Blend 2017 from Umpqua Valley is a captivating red wine that harmoniously blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot. This wine showcases a full body with well-balanced acidity that complements its prominent fruit intensity. The Umpqua Valley region's unique terroir imparts rich flavors and complexity to this blend, making it a delightful choice for those who appreciate bold and flavorful wines.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Vanilla

Blackberry

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb

Region:

Oregon

With its rugged landscape and cool Pacific climate, Oregon is one of the world's great modern Pinot Noir regions. The Willamette Valley produces an impressive array of styles across its six AVAs, from fragrantly fruity to lush and complex. This is thanks to a range of terroirs that are eerily similar to Burgundy's in France (Oregon even lies on the same latitude). In fact, major Burgundy producers have set up in Oregon to make wine, including Domaine Drouhin and Louis Jadot. And it is not just Pinot Noir found in Oregon. Other benchmark grapes include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling; Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah thrive in the southern AVAs.

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