Here it is: the New World vs. Old World Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot and the other Bordeaux varietals blend tasting.
2004 Château d’Aiguilhe Comtes de Neipperg Côtes-de-Castillon, 13.5% abv, $25.97
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Villa Mt Eden Grand Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.2% abv, $13.99
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot
2005 Château Duhart-Milon-Rothschild Pauillac, abv 13%, $45 (reg. $75)
71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot
2005 Château La Bienfaisance Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux, 14% abv, $28.99
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
2004 Havens ‘Bourriquot’ Napa Valley, 14.5% abv, $24.99
70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot
2006 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch Napa Valley, 15.4% abv, $37.99
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
2005 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled Santa Cruz Mountains, 13.9% abv, $49.99
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
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