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Brander Bouchet Red (Santa Ynez Valley)

Brander

Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

barbecue · savory stews · roasts

Rated vintages

  • 201193 pts

    Brander's annual Bordeaux blend features 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. There is ripe boysenberry, cedar and worn leather on the nose, followed by Bing cherry flavors on the palate, where acidity and a light body combine for a lively finish.

  • 200988 pts

    This is a solid wine, full-bodied and dry, and while it's a little rustic on its own, barbecue will elevate it. Blended from the two Cabernets, Sauvignon and Franc, as well as 10% Syrah, its blackberry and cherry fruit is complexed with smoked meat and tamari, set off with crisp…

  • 200686 pts

    Made from the two Cabs plus Syrah, this bottling shows its typicity in the rustic mouthfeel and exuberant berry, spice and cocoa flavors. It's a dry, lusty red that will happily wash down savory stews and roasts.