France

Moderate Maritime

Bordeaux, Right Bank: deep ruby, less acidity, softer tannins than Left Bank, rich, opulent, M2H alcohol
plum, spice, truffles, vanilla from new French oak
Compared to Pomerol, Saint-Emilion is drier and more tannic and less obviously from the Right Bank

New Zealand

Warm Maritime

Hawke’s Bay: Bordeaux blends

Chile

Warm Mediterranean

Central Valley: Compared to Merlot Bordeaux blends, deeper in color, ripe plum, cherry, currants, chocolate, mint (similar to the herbaceous quality in Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère)

USA

M2W Continental

Washington State: structured tannins, high yet balanced alc fruity, herbaceous, prominent oak