7 Red Wine Types
Cabernet Sauvignon - ANS-Pairs Very Well With Steak
full-bodied, acidic wine made from the international red wine grape. It has strong tannins
that mellow with age. Cabernet sauvignon wines are high in alcohol, usually in the
13-14 percent range
Merlot - ANS-wine made of 100% merlot grapes yields a deep, velvet, full-bodied red.
Merlot is great for first-time wine drinkers or white wine enthusiasts who are looking for
an introduction to red wines
Cabernet Franc - ANS-a classic medium-bodied red with moderate tannins. The flavor
of cabernet franc wines are defined by a balance between red fruits, herbs, and peppery
earthiness. Cabernet franc has medium-to-high acidity that makes it refreshingly
easy-to-drink
Malbec - ANS-Pairs well with Steak
Malbec wine is known for its deep purple color and full body. Malbec grapes are small
and dark in color with very thick skins, producing a wine that has rich fruity flavors and
medium tannin levels
Pinot Noir - ANS-Pairs well With Sushi, Salmon, Tuna for a Red Wine
a light to medium body, medium-dry red wine that is typically fruit-forward. When tasting,
you're greeted with an earthy, herbal, and spicy nose. Flavors of dark cherries, red
currants, and berries are common, along with notes of mushroom and soil
Zinfandel - ANS-Pair well with Steak
have moderate tannin, high acidity, and often a higher than typical alcohol content.
Red blend - ANS-red blend" refers to red wines that are made from different types of
grapes blended together, rather than a wine made from just one single type of grape.
Red blends are produced all over the world from an array of grape varieties.
Cabernet Sauvignon - ANS-Pairs Very Well With Steak
full-bodied, acidic wine made from the international red wine grape. It has strong tannins
that mellow with age. Cabernet sauvignon wines are high in alcohol, usually in the
13-14 percent range
Merlot - ANS-wine made of 100% merlot grapes yields a deep, velvet, full-bodied red.
Merlot is great for first-time wine drinkers or white wine enthusiasts who are looking for
an introduction to red wines
Cabernet Franc - ANS-a classic medium-bodied red with moderate tannins. The flavor
of cabernet franc wines are defined by a balance between red fruits, herbs, and peppery
earthiness. Cabernet franc has medium-to-high acidity that makes it refreshingly
easy-to-drink
Malbec - ANS-Pairs well with Steak
Malbec wine is known for its deep purple color and full body. Malbec grapes are small
and dark in color with very thick skins, producing a wine that has rich fruity flavors and
medium tannin levels
Pinot Noir - ANS-Pairs well With Sushi, Salmon, Tuna for a Red Wine
a light to medium body, medium-dry red wine that is typically fruit-forward. When tasting,
you're greeted with an earthy, herbal, and spicy nose. Flavors of dark cherries, red
currants, and berries are common, along with notes of mushroom and soil
Zinfandel - ANS-Pair well with Steak
have moderate tannin, high acidity, and often a higher than typical alcohol content.
Red blend - ANS-red blend" refers to red wines that are made from different types of
grapes blended together, rather than a wine made from just one single type of grape.
Red blends are produced all over the world from an array of grape varieties.
