Guide to Wine
From Willipedia
Unlike beer, wine says class. And often 12-13% alcohol by volume. Here's some basic info for the next time you're looking for a drink to complement your meal, trying to impress someone, or simply browsing ye old Spirit Shoppe for something new.
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Types of Wine
The type of wine depends on the type of grape. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, these are all different types of grape/vine varieties. Knowing that is the first step.
Red Wines
- Pinot Noir
- Zinfandel
- Cabernet
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chianti
White Wines
- Chardonnay
- Brut
- Muscat
- Pinot Grigio
- Riesling
- White Zinfandel
- Gewürztraminer
Comparison Guide
| RED | WHITE | |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetest | Pinot Noir | Riesling |
| Zinfandel | Chardonnay | |
| Cabernet | Chenin Blanc | |
| Syrah | Sauvignon Blac | |
| Driest | Merlot | Brut |
| RED | WHITE | |
| Lightest | Merlot | Brut |
| Zinfandel | Fume Blanc | |
| Chianti | Pinot Grigio | |
| Pinot Noir | Riesling | |
| Heaviest | Cabernet | Chardonnay |
Fortified Wines
Fortified wines are wines with more alcohol added, originally in order to preserve the wine on long trips overseas. The result is a sweeter, more powerful drink, referred to in the US as a Dessert wine.
- Sherry
- Port
- Marsala
- Madeira
- Vermouth
- Muscat
- MD 20/20
- Cisco
- Thunderbird
- Night Train
- Wild Irish Rose
- Ripple
- Boone's Farm
- Buckfast Tonic Wine
- After Dark
- Cool Breeze
- Red Rooster 21 / Red Lady 21
- Johnny Bootlegger
General Tips
Red wines are generally served at a cool room temperature. Many white wines should be chilled before imbibement with a meal. Really old wine is probably ok to drink because of its alcohol content, it's a matter of taste. Drink what you like, not what people tell you you should.
Sources
1. http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/basicwine/basicwine.html