Red Wine – Ultimate Romance
The first thing people notice about red wine is well, the color. It is red. But did you know that these reds are produced from grapes that are red, purple and even blue? Red wine is produced from many varietals that give it names like “dark red, light red, almost black, burgundy, deep violet and maroon”. This descriptor list could go on and on, but overall we love red wine for its flavor and romantic feel. In the movies people on dates or in any intimate setting are always drinking red wine. This is in part for its color, the color of love and also for it’s rich flavor that brings to mind romance and love.
Many popular red wines are Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Shiraz and Cabernet Savignon. The list goes on and on, but the thing to remember is that each wine contains a different varietal of grapes, some just one grape but many with different grapes and hybrids. Vineyards grow their grapes according to the longitude line they fall on. Many grapes that are famous in Italy can also be grown in Michigan. The longitude lines dictate the climate in which a grape can grow and if you fall along the same line as a grape growing industry then you too can become one.
Food pairing with red wine is very versatile but there are some rules you should follow if you are trying to pair a food with red wine. First of all, red wine should not be paired with mild cheeses, save that for the whites. However, strong cheeses can be paired with just about any red wine available, some of the best being Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Port and Merlot. In fact, many cheese manufacturers mix wine and cheese together to make a very scrumptious spread. Seafood and pasts with cream sauces are never paired well with red wine, but pasta with red sauce should be paired with a red like Zinfandel and Merlot. Asian food is another no-no for red wine and poultry should only be paired with Beaujolais. Pork is another finicky red wine companion and goes with Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. On the other hand, red wine was made for beef and feel free to pair it with almost any red wine except for Port and Beaujolais. Again it is its robustness of the red wine that makes it so perfect for red meat. Chocolate is a favorite of red wine and pairs wonderfully with Merlot, Cabernet and Port. So get your glass and chocolate and curl up in your favorite flannel sheets or comforter for a relaxing evening.
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