There are thousands of types of wine that exist, so learning how to distinguish between all types of wine can take years. In light of this, we are going to break down the most basic and common types of wine there are. Follow along with this guide and learn more about distinguishing types of wine. For starters, lets focus on red wines and white wines.
The four most common types of red wine are Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. The Cabernet Caugivnon is the most popular wine in the world, and it contains flavors such as black cherry and baking spices. The Pinot Noir is usually very fruity (cherry, cranberry, or other red fruits). Zinfandel is made from a wide variety of fruits and does not stick to one color of fruit. And finally, the Syrah is usually made with blue fruit flavoring and other various seasonings (pepper, tobacco, violet).
White wine also has four common types, and they are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Riesling. The Chardonnay variety of wine is usually made from light fruits such as citrus, pears, and apples. Sauvignon Blanc contains citrus as well, along with exotic fruits such as melon and kiwi and a touch of herb for flavor. Pinot Gris also uses citrus flavoring however it usually uses lighter forms such as lime juice or zest. Finally, Riesling combines citrus with stone-fruits such as nectarines or peaches.
It would be time-consuming to go through each variety of wine, which is why we kept each description short. Use this information to give you an idea of which wines use which flavors. You should taste these wines and test your skills as a wine taster. Can you detect the flavorings we mentioned here? And come by Brix 33 in New Port Richey FL for our wine tasting events every Wednesday.
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