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Facts about Cabernet Sauvignon |
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the more complex and layered wines out there and is: full-bodied dark fruit flavors higher tannins savory character with black pepper and tobacco notes Because of Cab’s traits, look for foods high in fat and umami flavors for Cabernet Sauvignon food pairing. |
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Facts about Merlot |
Merlot is smooth with red fruits, easy tannins and a soft finish. The flavor profiles depending on the climate that the grapes were grown: Cool Climate: Warm Climate: more structured fruit forward higher tannins less prevalent tannins earthy flavors tobacco and tar Merlots from a cooler climate are often mistaken for a cabernet. Merlot pairs well with most foods. |
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Facts about Shiraz |
The same grape used to produce Syrah in France is used in Australia and South Africa to make Shiraz with flavor profiles like: firm tannins medium - full bodied rich round flavors blackberry and chocolate Shiraz pairs well with richly flavored meats. |
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Facts about Pinot Noir |
Pinot Noir is the most highly prized wine in the world with flavor profiles like: medium low bodied medium low tannins cranberry, cherry tobacco, cola Pinot Noir as a catch-all food pairing wine, it is the perfect wine for a table with many different entree orders. |
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Facts about Malbec |
Malbec is a full bodied wine that grows mostly in Argentina with flavor profiles like: blackberry, plum leather Malbec is an umami lover, it does not have a super long finish so it does well with leaner meats. It also pairs well with funky flavors. |
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Facts about Grenache |
Grenache has a candied fruit roll-up and cinnamon flavor with a medium to full weight in taste, but has a deceptively lighter color and is semi-transulcent. The spice in Grenache makes it a perfect pairing to spiced and herb foods. A high-alcohol Grenache can help reduce the burn of spicy food. |
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Facts about Zinfandel |
Zinfandel is light bodied with moderate tannins but its high acidity gives it a bold flavor. Most Zinfandel wines have higher alcohol levels ranging from about 14 – 17% ABV. Higher alcohol adds an oily texture and bigger, bolder body. It pairs well with spiced barbecue dishes. |