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Red Wines 101

Red Wines 101. An Introduction to the basics of red wine. Basics 101 Red Wines. Red Colour – How ? Tannins – what this ? Ageing – Generally, greater tannis What to look for: fruits; vegetables; herbs; spices; earth tones Definitions: Length; Depth; legs . ???. Varietal Types.

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Red Wines 101

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  1. Red Wines 101 An Introduction to the basics of red wine

  2. Basics 101 Red Wines • Red Colour – How ? • Tannins – what this ? • Ageing – Generally, greater tannis • What to look for: fruits; vegetables; herbs; spices; earth tones • Definitions: Length; Depth; legs . ???

  3. Varietal Types • Rose • Merlot • Shiraz • Pinot Noir • Malbec • Zinfindel • ... • … • …

  4. How to Sample Wine Colour: give it a good swirl Bouquet: give it a good Stiff Taste: have a good slash and assaporate Drink because it is enjoyable Health Reasons: risk of cancer and heart disesase … in moderation

  5. Rosé • A.K.A – blushed wines • Colour – light pink • Three method of Production • Skin Contact; Saignée; Blending • Typical Characteristics • Aromatic – flowers and fruit • Less acidic than white Not a blend of red and white, Food pairings: appetisers, pasta, rice, meat and cheese

  6. MerlotMare-lo • Name from: Blackbird • Often blended with other reds • Typical Characteristics • Berry, plum or boysenberry currant • herbal flavors Medium bodied • tannins are soft • Food pairings: salmon, chicken, and lamb

  7. Pinot Noir Pee-know na-wahr • Name from: “pine” and “black” – • Grown in cooler regions • Sometimes called “sex in a glass” • Typical Characteristics • Black Cherry • Raspberry or currant • Light to medium bodied • tannins are very soft • Food pairings: salmon, chicken, and lamb

  8. Pinotage • Created and popular in South Africa • Cross Between Pinot Noir and CinsautSan-so • Not a “hybrid” • Typical Characteristics • Smoky, • bramble (a dog rose) • Earthy flavours • Tropical friuts • Acetone smell Food pairings: Roasts, Casseroles, grilled meats ,

  9. Raffle Time

  10. Syrah / Shiraz or Sah-ra /Shi-raz • Name from: Blackbird • Often blended with other reds • Typical Characteristics • High acidity, • Dark Chocolate • High tannins • Food pairings: salmon, chicken, and lamb

  11. Cabernet SauvignonCa-burr-nay so-veen-yaw • One of world most widely recognised gapes • Typical taste • Dense, Dark, Tannic and pepper • full-bodied, firm and gripping when young. • Food pairings: red meat. Cooler ClimatesHot Climates Vegetable Character Fruity Character

  12. Blind Tastings…

  13. Main Divide Merlot Cabernet 2007 Marlborough • Sweet, raspberry fruits • A rich mid-plate • Oak Barrelling

  14. McLarens on the LakeShiraz 2006 South Australia • Older American Oak • Nose: Plums and mulberry • Plate: Berry and spices • Long lingering finish

  15. Next Tasting • Clean Up Please

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