Wine Varietal Guide

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Red Wines18 varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon

The king of red wines, known for its full body, bold tannins, and exceptional aging potential.

Black currantBlack cherryCedar

Pinot Noir

An elegant, lighter-bodied red wine prized for its silky texture and complex aromatics.

CherryRaspberryMushroom

Merlot

A smooth, approachable red wine with plush fruit flavors and velvety tannins.

PlumBlack cherryChocolate

Syrah

A bold, spicy red wine with dark fruit flavors and distinctive peppery notes.

BlackberryBlack pepperSmoked meat

Zinfandel

California's signature grape, producing jammy, fruit-forward wines with spicy character.

Raspberry jamBlackberryBlack pepper

Malbec

A plush, velvety red wine with intense color and flavors of dark plum and spice.

PlumBlackberryViolet

Sangiovese

Italy's most important red grape, producing wines with bright acidity and cherry flavors.

Sour cherryTomatoOregano

Tempranillo

Spain's noble grape, known for its leather, tobacco, and red fruit character.

CherryPlumLeather

Grenache

A fruity, spicy red wine with soft tannins and strawberry-like sweetness.

StrawberryRaspberryWhite pepper

Nebbiolo

Piedmont's noble grape, producing powerful wines with tar, roses, and exceptional longevity.

TarRose petalCherry

Barbera

An Italian red wine with bright cherry flavors, high acidity, and low tannins for easy drinking.

Sour cherryRaspberryPlum

Cabernet Franc

A sophisticated red wine with herbaceous notes, medium body, and elegant structure.

Red currantPlumGreen pepper

Petit Verdot

A deep, dark wine with intense color and violet notes, traditionally used as a blending grape.

BlackberryPlumViolet

Mourvèdre

A rustic Mediterranean grape with meaty, dark fruit character and structured tannins.

BlackberryPlumMeat

Carménère

Chile's signature grape, known for its green pepper notes, dark fruit, and rich structure.

PlumBlack cherryGreen pepper

Petite Sirah

A bold, inky California wine with massive tannins and deep color.

BlackberryPlumLicorice

Gamay

A light, juicy red wine from Beaujolais, known for its low tannins and fresh character.

CherryRaspberryStrawberry

Montepulciano

A Central Italian red with plummy fruit, rustic character, and earthy undertones.

PlumDark cherryLeather

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