| First things first, wine is a kind of beverage - | | | | where there is drought and heat that is quite |
| specifically the alcoholic kind - that is produced via | | | | extreme. |
| fermenting grapes or other types of fruits such | | | | Merlot |
| as elderberry, plum or blackcurrant. | | | | This type of wine is ranked along the same lines |
| Wines that are not made from grapes are called | | | | as Cabernet Sauvignon, but it has more lush. |
| country or fruit wine, and those that are made | | | | Merlot's flavor is actually full-bodied with various |
| largely from materials such as starch come out | | | | flavors available such as plum, cherry, chocolate. |
| as rice wine, barley wine or sake. | | | | Pinot Blanc |
| Take note that beverages that come from other | | | | This type produces a dry, soft and fruity white |
| materials that are fermentable, such as honey, | | | | wine the taste of which is compared with |
| are not really wines. | | | | Chardonnay. Pinot Blanc actually has tasteful hints |
| Basically, wines are produced from one variety | | | | of spice and apple and has a high acidity. |
| (or probably more) of the species Vitis vinifera | | | | Unfortunately, Pinot Blanc does not age very well |
| from Europe. A varietal is produced when one of | | | | and is less complicated that Chardonnay. |
| the varities like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot are | | | | Pinot Gris |
| used predominantly (between 75-85% minimum). | | | | The grape used for this wine is brown in color and |
| Believe it or not, wines that are blended are not | | | | is quite successful in a place called Oregon. This |
| inferior to varietals. A lot of winemakers all over | | | | wine is white and is crisp and dry with a rich spicy |
| the world use multiple varieties of grapes in order | | | | flavor. |
| to produce different wines. The following are | | | | Pinot Noir |
| different types of wine and varieties you may | | | | This grape is considered as one of the premier |
| encounter in your wine-tasting adventure. | | | | ones in France, specifically in the region of |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | | | | Burgundy. This grape, though a bit difficult to |
| This is a variety that is considered as most | | | | grow, when grown well actually tastes complex |
| famous among the producers of red wine. The | | | | and rich. It tastes more like raspberries, cherries, |
| best one comes from France in Bordeaux. | | | | mint. |
| However, there are already areas in the US that | | | | Riesling |
| produce wines that are just as great-tasting in | | | | Considered as a great wine among the other |
| their complexity and richness and they are usually | | | | wines in the world, Reisling need to grow in one of |
| in California specifically in Napa Valley. | | | | the cool climates such as Germany. Its acidity is |
| Chardonnay | | | | quite high and is very fruity and floral in taste. |
| This has been considered as the white dry wine | | | | This wine ages well. |
| that is most purchased all over the world. | | | | Semillon |
| Chardonnay is actually grown in many parts of | | | | This type of wine comes from white grapes that |
| the world. This type of wine is aged inside barrels | | | | contains acidity that is quite low and has a |
| of oak resulting in an aroma and flavor that is | | | | roundness that is peachy. This wine partners well |
| strong and rich. This type of wine has a character | | | | with Sauvignon Blanc. This is an inexpensive wine. |
| that tastes fruity and has buttery and vanilla | | | | White Zinfandel |
| components. | | | | This wine is light blush pink in color and is usually |
| Chenin Blanc | | | | made in the United States, specifically in California. |
| This type of wine has been considered as | | | | The grapes called Zinfandel are red in color and is |
| common and cheap. The grapes used for this | | | | separated quickly from the skins when they are |
| wine are grown widely in the United States, | | | | crushed and fermented. This results in a wine that |
| specifically California. This wine is also fruity and | | | | is light pink in color. Zinfandel white grapes are |
| blends well with the more popular Chardonnay | | | | made in a style that is sweet in order to balance |
| thus adding to its acidity and fruity quality. | | | | it with the grape's acidity. |
| Grenache | | | | All in all, wines will always be available for those |
| This is considered as the grape plant variety that | | | | who value its exquisite taste, flavor, aroma and |
| is most planted. Grenache actually tastes sweet | | | | the process it goes through just to make it |
| but does not have much character unless if it is | | | | exquisite for the palate. |
| vinnified well. This variety is usually grown in areas | | | | |