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    May 24, 2010, 04:50 PM
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    Dear Wine expert,

    My boss purchased a wine (2007 Angels Landing Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon) which is described as 76% Cabernet Sauvignon but then 3 other grapes are also listed with their percentages: 5.5 Malbec; 6% Petit Verdot; and 12.5% Merlot.

    My question: is it common to call a wine by its predominant grape even if it's not 100% that grape? Do you happen to know if there a standard? (I did try to find the answer to this on my own but was not successful.)

    Thank you for any thoughts you have on this. I'm *guessing* that mixing grapes is not uncommon but that's purely a guess.

    Thanks very much,

    Ellen M.
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    May 24, 2010, 05:31 PM

    It has a high rating.
    Ref:
    2007 Angels Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - Wine Reviews & Prices | WineAccess.com

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