Join Brenden Wood, Red Winemaker at J. Lohr, as he takes us through an in-depth masterclass on blending wines.

Alongside Assistant Tasting Room Manager Suzanne O'Toole and Marketing Manager Josh Baldovino, Brenden demonstrates the intricacies of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to achieve ideal wine profiles for both Old World and Paso Robles styles.

Learn about the science and artistry behind wine blending, the significance of minute percentage changes, and the team dynamics involved in creating J. Lohr's flagship Cabernets.

Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a casual drinker, this episode offers fascinating insights into the meticulous process of crafting premium wines.

Cheers!

Timestamp:

00:00 Introduction to Cabernet Blending

00:20 The Science Behind Winemaking

00:45 Meet the Experts

01:29 Blending Process Explained

01:56 Tasting and Analyzing Varietals

03:04 Characteristics of Different Wines

06:07 Blending Techniques and Goals

14:10 Old World vs New World Blends

14:49 Practical Blending Session

29:45 Blending Wine: The 60-40 Experiment

30:09 Challenges of Wine Sampling

30:45 Smell and Taste: The 60-40 Blend

31:49 Finding the Perfect Blend

33:05 The Pressure of Winemaking

34:19 Team Collaboration in Blending

39:43 The Science and Art of Winemaking

42:38 Exploring Different Blends

57:05 Final Thoughts and Future Episodes

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Taste along:

J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon

https://www.jlohr.com/wines/2022-hilltop-cabernet-sauvignon

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