Types of Wine and Characteristics
Red Wine
Light Bodied and Fruity, Full Bodied and Savory
Tannins- Average, Above Average, Not Very Sweet,
Color: Variety of Red Color
Syrah/Shiraz
Location- California/ Australia
Description – hearty, spicy, savory
Taste- Black fruit (currants) pepper spice,
Cabernet Sauvignon
Location- Germany, Australia, California, Chile
Description – Gripping, firm
Taste- Black cherry, baking spices, Cedar,
Merlot
Location- West Coast, Australia, France
Description -Moderate, Cold Hardiness
Taste- Black Cherry, Herbal flavors,
Zinfandel
Location- California, Italy, Croatia
Description– fruity, spicy
Taste – Strawberry, Sweet Tobacco, Blackberry, Raspberry
Pinot Noir
Location- Oregon, California, Germany
Description- Tart, long finish
Taste- Cherry, Clove, Mushroom, Cranberry
White Wine
Savory Light and Sweet, Dry and Rich
Tannins- Below Average, Average
Color: Variety of White/Yellow Color
Chardonnay
Location- France
Description- dry, full bodied, zesty
Taste- Buttery, Yellow Apple, Starfruit
Sauvignon Blanc
Location- France, Spain, Austria
Description- light- bodied, Herbal Green Fruit
Taste- Honeydew Melon, Passion Fruit, Gooseberry
Pinot Gris
Location- North Italy, France
Description- Light-Bodied, Dry, Light in Alcohol,
Taste- Honeydew Melon, Lemon Pith, White Peach
Riesling
Location- Germany
Description- Off Dry, Tart, Sweet
Taste- Apple, Honey, Lime