With single-variety reds like Cabernet and Merlot now dominating the market, the value of a blend is often mired in confusion. But long before winemakers began focusing on varietal wines ...

They’re approachable, too, falling in the middle of the red wine spectrum in terms of sweetness. But you can find some reasonably priced pinot noirs, cabernet sauvignons, and red blends to keep ...

The red blends marketed as such give the whole category a bad rap. Opt instead for these traditional blends of native grapes from regions that have produced them for centuries.