A new way to enjoy wine with friends and family. This all-in-one kit allows you to experience first-hand what it is like to blend wine in the same manner as a winemaker would, but just on a compact scale. In one box, you receive everything you need to start blending your own wine like a pro. This kit allows you to create your own Bordeaux style red blends in a flash. What is a Bordeaux blend? A Bo
rdeaux blend is a wine made specifically from a combination of the 5 grapes types listed below. The blend percentages of each grape type can vary, but so long as at least 2 of the 5 grape varieties are used, it can be called a Bordeaux-style blend. Why Bordeaux blends? Some of the world's finest, most expensive and sought after wines are Bordeaux wines and blends in particular. The French wine producing region of Bordeaux is synonymous with wines of exceptional quality and there is an art to creating the perfect blend. One needs to balance flavours and characteristics of individual wines to ensure a harmonious marriage once blended together. THE WINE:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Malbec
- Petit Verdot
- Cabernet Franc
THE TOOLS:
- Measuring Cylinder
- Pipettes
- Recipe Cards
- Blending Guidebook
- Placemats
- Aroma Charts
THE MYSTERY BLEND
Inside the Blend-ed kit, you will find a wine labelled as the 'Mystery Blend' - this wine has been created to test your skills and to see if you can identify what individual wines the blend is made up of and in what percentages. You must then let us know what you think and if your guess is correct then you could be one of our monthly prize winners! This kit is perfect for all occasions, whether it's private dinner parties, gifting occasions or just as an opportunity to educate yourself further in the enjoyment of wine.
