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Red Wines Characteristics
Merlot
- Color - Deep
- Body - Full
- Dryness - Low in tannins
- Alcohol content - High
- Taste and Smell - with hints of Plum and occasionally chocolaty
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Color - Deep almost Purple
- Body - Medium to Full
- Dryness - High in Tannins
- Alcohol Content - Unknown
- Taste and Smell - Blackcurrants or cassis
Pinot Noir
- Color - Medium
- Body - Light to Medium
- Dryness - Medium to High Acidity & Low to Medium Tannin
- Alcohol Content - High
- Taste and Smell - Earthy, red berries & Woodsy
Zinfandel
- Color - Rich & Deep
- Body - Full
- Dryness - Medium to High Tannin
- Alcohol Content - High
- Taste and Smell - Red or Black Berry, Jam or Spicy
Shiraz/Syrah
- Color - Medium
- Body - Full
- Dryness - Medium to High Tannin
- Alcohol Content - High
- Taste and Smell - Spice, Smoke, tar or peppers
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