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Taste Profiles:
Fizzy & Effervescent wines from around the World.
Examples: Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Prosecco.
Breezy, Effortless, Fruit-Driven & Mild Whites. Clean-Toned,
No Oak, Zesty Sippers.
Great with: Light food & Shellfish.
Examples: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, No-Oak Chardonnay
Medium Bodied, Mellow & a bit Plush Whites. A touch more
fruit ripeness, tempered with acidity. Balanced & Pleasing.
Great with: Halibut, Scallops, Veal, Turkey, Pork, Shrimp Scampi,
Calamari
Examples: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Oaked Sauvignon Blanc,
Dry Riesling
Full Bodied, Oak-Aged Whites. Big, Mouth filling, Barrel
Fermented flavors of smoke, vanilla & butterscotch with plump
layers of tropical fruit.
Great with: Lobster, Crab, Salmon, Roasted Game Hen, Hearty Pastas
with Cheese Sauce
Examples: California & New-World Chardonnay
Light, Soft & Lively Reds. Juicy & Clean, Cherry,
Strawberry & Raspberry Fruit dominate. No Tannins, Good
Acidity
Great with: Turkey, simple Pork dishes, Mild Cheese, Oily Fish
Examples: Malbec, Light Pinot Noir, Merlot
Velvety, Smooth & Harmonious Reds. Medium to Full Bodied,
Elegant Wines. Lush Dark Berry & Cherry integrated with a refined
and silky structure of Earth, mushrooms, spice & balanced oak
tones. Most
versatile for foods.
Great with: Lamb, Duck, Roast Game Birds, Roast Beef, Pork Loin,
Potpies, Casseroles, Stews and Soups
Examples: Pinot Noir, Rhone Blends, Sangiovese
Big, Muscular & Full Bodied Reds. Boastful & Powerfully
Crafted, Thick & Ripe Fruit, Oak, Tannins & Alcohol. Concentrated
tastes of Plum, Dark Berries and Black Fruits. Luxurious & Decadent.
Great with: Steak, Red Game Meats, Lamb Chops, Hearty Stews, Big
Meaty Pasta Dishes
Examples: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Red Zinfandel, Sirah/Syrah
Sweet, Aromatic, Honeyed, Syrupy, Delicious. Red or White,
Sparkling or Not.
Examples: Port, Sauternes, Late Harvest Rieslings, Ice Wines, White Zinfandels
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