| Are you some one who loves to have a glass or | | | | beverage is that do you prefer dry or sweet red |
| two of red every now and then but gets | | | | wines? If you like a dry taste then a good choice |
| confused with the different types of red wines | | | | would be a Shiraz. If you like a more mellow dry |
| that are available? Well, let me tell you that you | | | | taste then perhaps a Merlot would suit you better. |
| are not alone. It can become a little confusing at | | | | In fact if you are new to reds then a Merlot is a |
| times especially if you a new comer to this style | | | | very good option to start out with because it is a |
| of drink. | | | | softer blend and easier on the palate. |
| When you go into a liquor store or to a | | | | Now if a sweeter taste is to your liking then |
| restaurant and want to purchase a red then you | | | | perhaps you should try the Zinfandel. This is |
| will of course have to decide on which variety to | | | | produced in California and has a lovely fruity taste. |
| buy. You will come across names such as Merlot, | | | | But in the end you cannot beat the Cabernet |
| Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache | | | | Sauvignon or as many affectionately call it Cab |
| and Zinfandel, just to mention a few. | | | | Sav. This full-bodied wine is produced from the |
| Depending on what country and region you are in | | | | most widely planted grape in the world today and |
| will play a part in what is available for you to | | | | it is of course in the top twelve red wines in |
| choose from. Of course imported wines will still be | | | | Australia. It comes originally from France and is a |
| available but usually at higher prices than the local | | | | cross between a Sauvignon Blanc and a Cabernet |
| varieties. If you are in Australia for example you | | | | Franc. |
| will find a lot of blended reds like Shiraz Cabernet, | | | | There are so many different types of red wine |
| Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz Cabernet Merlot. | | | | from all around the world. France, Italy, Australia, |
| Australia is becoming very well known throughout | | | | America, New Zealand are just a few countries |
| the world for their wonderful wines. Of course | | | | that produce wonderful red wine. The only way |
| blended wines are not accepted by all but in | | | | to discover the different tastes is by trying them |
| Australia they are a common product that is | | | | all yourself. One of the easiest ways is to join a |
| overwhelmingly enjoyed by the majority. | | | | club and or visit as many wineries as you can to |
| A major decision to make when ordering your | | | | learn more about this type of beverage. |