A blend can produce a more interesting, complete or at least more palatable wine. Rioja, Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley ... Torrette Vallée d’Aoste ($27), is a snappy, juicy red marked by soft tannins ...

Despite the soft pink color and floral-sounding name, this historic wine blend isn't just a mixture of red and white wines. While rosé can technically be a combination of red and white vintages ...

Some red blends are self-evident, shelved in the “Red Blends” section of the wine store. Others, shelved by geographic source, require more effort to ferret out. While the former type tend to ...