2. Index
Red Wine Basics
Most Popular Types of
Red Wine
◦ Barolo and Barbaresco
◦ Beaujolais Nouveau
◦ Cabernet Franc
◦ Merlot
Health Benefits of Red
Wine
Who I Am?
3. Red Wine Basics
Wine is gaining popularity daily as an alcoholic
beverage of choice. Its origins date back
centuries and its purported health benefits
increase its ever-growing popularity. In particular,
red wine, with its antioxidant properties is in the
spotlight.
4. Most Popular Types of Red
Wine
Wine is produced all over the world from single
varietal grape selections to popular varietal
blends to please almost every palate, from the
novice to the seasoned wine taster. Red wine
happens to be the most popular choice the world
over.
5. Barolo and Brunello
Barolo wines are typically deep red with a thick
and complex flavor that is sometimes flowery,
reminiscent of violets and roses. Other flavors
are fruit, licorice or oak.
6. Beaujolais Nouveau
A very young, light, fruity wine meant to be
served chilled, around 55F, with dominant flavors
of strawberry and raspberry along with a grapey
appeal that is virtually free of tannins. It is grown
from the Gamay grape in the Beaujolais region
(part of Burgundy) of France. In food pairing, it
goes well with grilled or roasted meats both light
and dark, a variety of pastas, salads and
cheeses.
7. Cabernet Franc
It is a wonderfully fruity wine, having lower tannin
levels and a more distinct flavor reminiscent of
berry; mainly blueberry, raspberry and at times
plum. Cabernet Franc is more subdued and
softer than its cousin Cabernet Sauvignon and is
sold as a single varietal.
8. Merlot
A soft, medium-bodied red wine with juicy fruit
flavors reminiscent of plums, cherries,
blueberries and blackberries mixeMerlot is a
prime wine for consumers just getting into red
wines. Merlot originated from the Bordeaux
region of France and is often blended with other
varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and
Cabernet Franc.d with black pepper tones.
9. Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a lighter flavored and colored red
wine with flavors reminiscent of plums, tomatoes,
cherries and red berries and, depending on the
varietal's growing conditions, an earthy or wood
flavor. Pinot Noir is planted in California, Oregon,
Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, and
other regions around the world.
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11. Who I Am?
Randall Radcliff is the founder of wine sampler
company who provides the most popular brand
of red wine based in Portland.