As you sip your red wine, do you know where it's color comes from? It's produced from a vast assortment of grape varietals ranging from grapes that are reddish, deep purple, and even a beautiful blue. Many people consider red wines "heavy" wines, but they are more accurately described as being "light-bodied" or "full-bodied." The body is the texture and the weight that you will feel in your mouth and on your tongue when you drink the wine. So lets dicuss the varieties of Red Wines available for you to enjoy!
Merlot: The classic Merlot grape originated from the Bordeaux region of France. It produces a soft, medium-bodied red wine with juicy fruit flavors. The softness of Merlot has made it an "introducing" wine for new red-wine drinkers. A range of fresh flavors such as plums, cherries, blueberries and blackberries mixed with black pepper tones, typically dominate this smooth red wine. Merlot is often used to blend with other varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. By blending Merlot with these wines, a distinct taste is produced for you to take pleasure in.
