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A Beginner's Guide to the Wonders of Red Wine
from: Maxx Guide to WineThe movie Sideways is about a road trip to California's wine country by the main characters, Miles and Jack, who taste lots of red wine while dealing with thier life dramas. The film's dark comedy touched many people with its moving portraits of people dealing with the frustrations of life along with wine tasting.
Sideways actually inspired many people to become connoisseurs of fine wine. According an online movie satabase, the movie created a huge demand for Pinot Noir (a dry red wine), so much so that sales increased significantly in the US and UK.
So, if you're someone who wants to learn more about red wine, dry red wine, and its many variants, here's a brief guide.
Why Red Wine is Red
Red wine is red due to the grape skins used to produce it. There are many types of grapes, each one diverse and colorful. There's purple, maroon, deep red, light red -- and so on. Each variety provides a unique shade of red to red wine and the various colors you see at wine shops are a result of the many grapes used in the wine making processes.
A wine's color depends a lot on the type of grape used to make it and how long the skin is left in with the juice before being extracted.
What Are The Different Types of Red Wine?
Red wines are usually judged by their "body". For example, a light-bodied wine isn't too demanding on the mouth and taste buds and matches up well with flavor intensive food. The French red wine Beaujolais Nouveau is good example of this kind of wine.
Medium-bodied red wine is a slightly heavier wine, such as Shiraz, Merlot, etc., but not as heavy and powerful as a full-bodied wine, such as French Bordeaux wines and Italian red wine like the Super Tuscans. These full-bodied wines are denser and have higher alcohol content.
When Serving Red Wine
You may have noticed at tasting events or perhaps formal gatherings that red wine is served in a particular type of glass. An oval or egg-shaped glass that narrows at the top (compared to a slim, tall glass), is the best way to appreciate red wine since it allows the wine to breathe and swirl better. Serve red wine at 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit. If you serve it too warm, the alcohol may be overly emphasized -- too cold and it could taste bitter.
Different Varieties of Red Wine
There are many red wine choices that come from all over the world, including dry red wine to full-bodied wine to age old wine. There's actually no best red wine -- however, what tastes best to you will the best. Many red wines come highly recommended, such as Californian red wine, Australian red wine, and of course every other kind of wine from Chile, and Europe, such as Spanish red wine and so on.
In time, you'll be able to determine exactly what your favorite type of red wines. So start sampling the many great tasting red wines available ... Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and on and on. ...
Is Red Wine Healthy?
Red wine or dry red wine is actually good for you. Recent studies in the UK suggest a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon derived wines is good for the heart.
If you want to spice up your meals or just develop a healthier diet, red wine or dry red wine is a great addition.
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