The basics of red wine grapes

RED, RED WINE! ⠀⁣⁣⠀⁣

Things to know about Red Grapes: ⠀⁣

⁣👉 Can be grown pretty much anywhere⠀⁣

⁣👉 Take a little bit longer to ripen than white grapes⁣

⁣👉 Thrive in warmer climates, as it the help the grapes ripen to it’s perfect condition ⠀⁣

⁣Now, let’s get into some of the oldest & most popular red wine grapes. 😍⠀⁣

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CLASSIC RED WINE GRAPES⁣

⁣⠀PINOT NOIR⠀⁣

⁣• Difficult to grow, but totally worth it (Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France makes some of the most elite, expensive wines in the world.. hello DRC)⠀⁣

⁣• The colour of Pinot Noir is light & the flavour earthy with notes of red fruits⠀⁣

⁣• Pinot Noir is very versatile, making it great to pair with most foods⠀⁣

⁣• My recos: Try something from Sonoma, California or Oregon⠀ ⠀⁣

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON

⁣• The most planted grape in the world⠀⁣

⁣• This grape can thrive in nearly all climates (from Canada to Australia)⠀⁣

⁣• A bold, flavourful wine, with notes of blackberry, cassis & bell pepper ⁣

⁣• With oak aging you’ll also get vanilla & spice & strong tannins ⁣

⁣• If you want to try something new: try a blend with Merlot or Cabernet Franc ⁣

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⁣ MERLOT⁣

⁣• Another grape that can thrive in many different climates⠀⁣

⁣• Merlot is similar to a Cabernet Sauvignon, but with more red-fruit flavours⠀⁣

⁣• Look for notes of dark chocolate & bell pepper⠀⁣

⁣• Merlots are often aged in oak, adding spice & roundness⠀⁣

⁣• Northern Italian Merlot is my fav!⠀⁣

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⁣🌶 SYRAH/SHIRAZ ⁣

⁣• In France, this grape is referred to as Syrah but in Australia & the US it’s Shiraz⁣

⁣• This wine is super complex ⁣

⁣• We get interesting notes of smoky bacon, cracked black pepper & even olives⠀⁣

⁣• In warmer climates, we get jammy fruits notes, like dried blackberry & fig⠀⁣

⁣• Try a Shiraz from Washington!

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⁣🍷 WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE RED? ⁣

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Contact me to get one of each and explore your palate!