Shouldered & Powerful Red Wines
Powerful modern reds with ripe fruit, firm tannins, and the ability to age. Drinkable young but often better with time.
Common Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, Sangiovese (in blends)
Old World Regions: Bordeaux (Left Bank, France), Bolgheri/Super Tuscan blends (Italy), Ribera del Duero (Spain)
New World Regions: Napa Valley (USA), Mendoza (Argentina), Barossa Valley & Coonawarra (Australia), Stellenbosch (South Africa)