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Red Wines
Red wine has the reputation for passion - nicely complementing a sumptious feast on a special night.
But even if that's not on your agenda, red wine goes great with meats, pastas and heavier fare.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widespread red wine grape in the world. Cabernets tend to have strong smoky and sometimes even chocolate tones.
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Merlot
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Merlot is the darling of the US. Usually milder than other reds, it can have a vanilla or buttery taste.
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Syrah
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Syrah, or Shiraz as they say in Australia, has a reputation as a versatile grape that can be used to make many types of wine. Syrahs offer dark cherry tastes and can sometimes seem slightly sweet.
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Zinfandel
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Zinfandel is California's true love. With many different kinds to choose from they usually deliver a big berry taste.
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Pinot Noir
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Pinot Noir, popularized in the movie Sideways, is a gorgeous ruby colored red wine. With a lighter flavor, that really shows the grape, pinot noirs go well with almost any food.
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Sangiovese
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Sangiovese is the pride of Italy and provides the basis for many of their Chiantis. With a slightly acidic kick, Sangiovese stands up well to the spicy meats and tomato based sauces found in Italian cooking.
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Red Wine Blends
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Red wine blends, sometimes known as red table wines, are the wine makers attempt to blend the perfect characteristics together. Although they are often they are given cute names for marketing purposes, don't let that fool you into thinking that they are second rate compared to a single varietal wine.
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