TYPES of red wine

Merlot

(Mare-lo)

Food Pairings: Everything.

Typical Taste: Black cherry, plum, and herbal flavor.

(Ca-burr-nay So-veen-yaw)

Food Pairings: Best with red meat.

Typical Taste: Full body, in varietal wine.

(Pee-know Na-wahr)

Food Pairings: Grilled salmon, chicken, lamb, and even Japanese dishes.

Typical Taste: Fresh. Light Body, soft. Fruity (Cherry, strawberry, and plum). Varietal wine.

(Mal-bek)

Food Pairings: All meat-based meals.

Typical Taste: varietal wine, easy to drink. Plum, berries, and spice.

(Zin-fan-dell)

Food Pairings: Tomato sauce-based, pasta or pizza. Grilled and BBQ meats.

Typical Taste: Varietal wine, often zesty flavor with berry and pepper.

(San-gee-oh-ve-zee)

Food Pairings: Italian and Mediterranean-style cuisines.

Typical Taste: Medium-bodied, with fresh berry and plum flavors. Varietal wine.

(Bar-bear-a)

Food Pairings: Everything

Typical Taste: Juicy black cherry and plum. Varietal wine.

(Sah-ra)

Food Pairings: Meat

Typical Taste: Aromas and flavors of wild black fruit