Carmenet (Car-men-ay) traces back to the Bordeaux wine region in France as an archaic name of a variety used in some traditional Bordeaux blends. Carmenet Winery Red Blend is a balanced and layered Bordeaux style blend that shows medium tannins with a core of blackberries and dark chocolate. Well suited for any grilled entree, the perfect companion to an enjoyable evening. - John Allbaugh, Winemaker. California red wine. Red. Alc. 13.5% by vol.