For example, Syrah has as much as 4 times more pigment (antioxidants) than Zinfandel. There are a few features you can observe that are generally true with color intensity: Different grape varieties have different levels of intensity. For example, Gamay is very low and Pinotage has ...
This chemical reaction can change the flavor, color, and mouthfeel of wine, especially in wines with high phenol levels like Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo. In particular, we can point to one group of phenolic compounds: Tannins. Tannins are key in how a wine develops with age, and...
imported by Accolade Wines. Hardys Stamp of Australia Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia is a mouth-watering wine, made with Shiraz/Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
The winemaker has complete control over the color of the wine, and removes the red grape skins (the source of the red pigment) when the wine reaches the perfect color. As you can imagine, nearly any red wine grape (from Cabernet Sauvignon to Syrah) can be used to make rosé wine, howe...
The color of red wine, from deep purple, ruby to crimson, mainly comes from the pigment in the skin of grape, varying according to grape variety, ripeness and climate of the year. A blackish purple color indicates the wine is probably made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah or Nebbiolo. A br...
What color wine goes with lamb? Both white wines and red wines can pair with lamb, depending on the recipe chosen. White wines, like a fruity Sauvignon Blanc will go nicely with a rack of lamb served pink and seasoned with fresh herbs. Meanwhile, a more robust red wine like a Zinfandel...
One of the most visible processes in an evolving wine is slow oxidation. Color is the most obvious indicator of this. As white wines age, they often evolve from pale lemon or golden to amber and even brown. Vivid salmon-hued rosés can take on onion skin tones as they age. As reds de...
California’s Stolpman Vineyards makes exceptionalSyrahand in recent years has expanded to wines like this coral-colored pét-nat, made from Trousseau grapes. 2022 Max Dexheimer Pétillant Naturel This pét-nat from Max Dexheimer is made from a blend of Silvaner, Gelber Muskateller, Gewürztraminer,...
Wine Aging Chart WineColorAging Window (Years) Port Red 10–50 Merlot Red 3–15 Malbec Red 5–10 Sangiovese Red 10–30 Monastrell Red 7–20 Cabernet Franc Red 5–12 Nebbiolo Red 15–40 Syrah Red 2–12 Cabernet Sauvignon Red 5–25 Chardonnay White 2–10 Riesling White 0–5 Viognie...
Côte-Rôtie: Red wine made from Syrah, often planted and vinified with the white grape Viognier, which makes the inky color of Syrah even darker. Named after the steep, rocky vineyards, the region’s name translates to “baked slope.” Condrieu: White wine made from Viognier. Château...