All About Red – Wine Wednesday

Whenever I'm invited out to someone's house for dinner I always like to show up with a gift for the hostess.  I'm sharing a few pointers I've picked up along the way about how to pick the perfect bottle of red wine for your next dinner party!  Lately my fav has been Tommasi Arele Appassimento because it is affordably priced and packs a bottle full of flavor that will surprise any palette!

Basically, red wines are one classification of wines according to style.  In most cases, red wines are further classified into kinds of grape selections. For instance, there are red wines that use one variety of grapes as the main ingredient.  Classifying red wines can be very complicated. However, for those who wish to get a a few notes on the red wines that are available on the market today, here is a list that could help you choose the best red wine for your next dinner party:

1. Cabernet

Originating from France's Bordeau, Cabernet is made from grapes normally planted in cold climates, Cabernet makes a firm tannic wine.  You can easily recall red currants with a touch of tobacco or green bell pepper while in warmer climates it makes softer wines with flavors like ripe black currants or black cherries.

This kind of red wine will complement almost any dish.

2. Tempranillo ~ Spanish Variety

This type of red wine is made in a fruity style that is easy on the tongue for any wine drinker. It is made from Tempranillo grape, the mystical grape responsible for Spain's great Rioja wines.

This type of red wine is perfect for steaks and any rice or casserole dish.

3. Merlot

Merlot is an old-world grape grown in the Bordeaux region in France, where it has enjoyed popularity with most red wine drinkers. It can be drank young but develops even more flavor the longer it has aged. This Monterey wine embodies Merlot in its perfection — a well-structured smooth wine with plum and fruitcake flavors, touches of oak and firm tannins to produce a flavorful and balanced wine.

This type of red wine is perfect for tomato based Italian dishes.

These are just a few of the best red wines ever created by the greatest wine makers. Keep in mind that the classiness and quality of red wines are fully dependent on the variety of grapes that were used. You can expect great wine products made from quality grapes.  If you are unsure of what to purchase or what variety you might like don't be afraid to get the opinion of others to help influence your decision!

A fun way to sample wines to figure out what your palette likes is to subscribe to a Wine of The Month Club!

Cheers friends!

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