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Wine
Wine Styles
10
Other
Not Applicable
03/21/2007

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Cabarnet Sauvignon
Definition
World's finest red wine. Complex and rich flavours. Deep red color and black currant flavors. Goes well with beef and lamb.
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Shiraz
Definition
A heavy Australian red with spicy blackberry, plum, and peppery flavors. Rich full wine, goes well with beef and hearty foods.
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Chardonnay
Definition
Most popular white. Usually dry and goes well with poultry and seafood. Can go well with light red meat dish.
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Merlot
Definition
Less tannic than Cabernet. Flavors of plum, blackberry and violets. Perfect for beef and other medium-heavy dishes. Good with rich red pasta or heavy chicken dish.
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Pinot Grigio
Definition
Light and dry with a mineral taste. Lemony finish. Goes well with light dishes that are still on the "thick" side, like chicken in a rich white sauce, or eggplant with heavy spices.
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Pinot Noir
Definition
Earthy vanilla flavors. Plum and raspberry. Pasta with red sauce or light beef dishes. Wild game as well.
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Riesling
Definition
Popular white with dry melony taste. Goes well with all seafood and oriental dishes.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Definition
White with herbal apple flavors as well as a light smokey flavor. They are crisp and acidic, so they go well with heavy sauce foods.
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Valpolicella
Definition
Medium-weight red wine. Light cherry flavors with hint of licorice. Goes well with light dishes.
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White Zin
Definition
Light blush wine. It is very sweet and goes well with light dishes and summery dishes.
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