| Nothing accompanies a meal and soothes the | | | | and fruity flavor, making it perfect for pairing with |
| senses better than a good bottle of red wine. | | | | grilled foods such as shrimp and barbecued meats. |
| Besides the distinctive taste this beverage brings | | | | You can also have this wine at cool room |
| to any occasion, there are actually health benefits | | | | temperature and serve it with Tex-Mex dishes |
| from drinking red wine. According to the American | | | | like chili. Merlot, on the one hand, is a bit sweet |
| Journal of Nutrition, red wine actually provides | | | | and has a smooth finish. You can sip this type of |
| antioxidants to the body, and reduces the harmful | | | | red wine along with some pasta, salad, dark |
| effects of bad cholesterol in the cardiovascular | | | | chocolate desserts, poultry, or red meat. Foods |
| system. | | | | that can pair with the bold flavors of Cabernet |
| Given these perks you get from red wine, how | | | | Sauvignon are strong cheeses, chicken, spicy |
| do you choose the right kind? The answer | | | | beef, and sausages. Lastly, if you have Pinot Noir, |
| actually depends on what you are in the mood | | | | you might want to serve this light and fruity wine |
| for, and what types of food will pair well with the | | | | alongside turkey, chicken, or duck. |
| wine. The most common types of reds that are | | | | Choosing a red wine can also depend on your |
| found in most stores are Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet | | | | budget. There are many affordable brands to |
| Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. There are other | | | | choose from, and they are readily available from |
| specialty red wines from various parts of the | | | | most grocery stores. Take the time to sample |
| world. | | | | the flavors, test the food pairings, and find a red |
| Shiraz, which comes from Australia, has a tannic | | | | wine that perfectly suits your taste. |