Shiraz

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Barbera - Red grape variety. ...
Cabernet Franc - Red grape variety and member of the Cabernet family. ...
Cabernet Sauvignon - Red grape variety. ...
Carignan - Red grape variety. ...
Charbono - Red grape variety. ...
Chardonnay - White grape variety. ...
Dolcetto - Red grape variety. ...
Gamay - Red grape variety.

Syrah (see-rah): a red grape variety. Ranks with Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir as one of the world's great red wine grapes. Most prominent in France's Rhone Valley with such legendary wines as Cote-Rotie and Hermitage. Also very successful in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, and increasingly in other parts of the world as well.

Red Wine Types Chart
Contrary to popular belief, red wine types don't have to be heavy and dry affairs. There are dessert reds, sweet reds, light reds, fortified reds, and more. Flavors can also range from fruity to earth and there’s great variance in the wine alcohol content and calories in red wine. The more important thing is to pay attention to the body and sweetness so you can pick the type that best fits the situation.

Here are the 10 most common red wine types by aroma, body, and sweetness:

Red Wines

Sweetness

Body

Aromas and Flavors

Cabernet Sauvignon

Semi-Sweet

Full-bodied

Oak, blueberries, raspberries, black currant

Pinot Noir

Semi-Sweet

Medium-bodied

Cherry, raspberry, strawberry, spices

Merlot

Semi-Sweet

Medium-bodied

Vanilla, chocolate, earth, ripe fruits

Zinfandel

Semi-Sweet

Medium to full-bodied

Fruit jam, berries, spices, earth, smoky finish

Chianti

Dry

Medium to full-bodied

Cherry, dried herbs, earth, smoke

Cabernet Franc

Dry

Medium-bodied

Roasted peppers, plum, earth

Burgundy

Dry

Full-bodied

Black cherry, blackberry, peaches

Shiraz/Syrah

Sweet

Medium to full-bodied

Pepper, spices, sweet red fruit

Port

Sweet

Full-bodied

Grape, blackberry, wood spice, pepper

Sangiovese

Dry

Light to medium-bodied

Tobacco, spices, cherry, fruits

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White Wine Types Chart
White wine types are often the easiest for beginners and come in a wide range of flavors and sweetness. White wine pairs particularly well with seafood and is the best wine to pair with salmon. They are generally light or medium-bodied, so they tend to be less complex and easier for an untrained palate to explore and enjoy. However, white wines do tend to have higher calories in white wine, so you should make sure you stick to the standard wine pour if you’re worried.

Here are the 10 most common white wine types by aroma, body, and sweetness:

White Wines

Sweetness

Body

Aromas and Flavors

Riesling

Dry, Semi-sweet, or Sweet

Light-bodied

Apple, orange, limes, honey

Chardonnay

Dry

Medium to full-bodied

Apple, papaya, oak, vanilla

Sauvignon Blanc

Dry or Sweet

Light to medium-bodied

Grapefruit, peach, grass, herbs

Pinot Grigio

Dry

Light-bodied

Citrus fruits, salt, honey,

Chablis

Dry

Light-bodied

Citrus, flowers, minerals, salt

Viognier

Dry or Sweet

Medium-bodied

Peach, apricot, flowers, vanilla

Chenin Blanc

Dry

Light-bodied

Apple, pear, honey, spices

Moscato/Muscat

Sweet

Light-bodied

Orange, lemon, pear, flowers

Sparkling Wine

Dry

Medium-bodied

Apple, pear, minerals, vanilla

Ice Wine

Sweet

Medium to full-bodied

Pineapple, mango, papaya, herbs, honey

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