Ep 125: The Difference Between Napa and Bordeaux Reds

Apart from the obvious (which, M.C. Ice states): there's an ocean and a continent separating them, what IS the difference between the Caberet Sauvignon based wines of Napa and those of Bordeaux (Left Bank). Here are the things we address:

• Latitude -- Bordeaux is at 45˚ and Napa is at 38˚ and it makes a difference
• Terrain -- the Left Bank is on a high plateau, near rivers, and is on gravel and clay. Napa is in a valley with big mountains flanking it on each side and Bay and Ocean providing cooling influences
• Soil -- the Left Bank is relatively uniform. Napa contains half of the soil types that exist on earth
• Flavors -- Bordeaux is more earthy, Napa more fruity
• Blends -- Merlot factors into Bordeaux in a more significant way

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