Red Wine
CoreBordeaux / France, Burgundy / France, Tuscany / Italy, Rioja / Spain, Napa Valley / USA, Barossa Valley / Australia, Mendoza / Argentina
Famous For
ABV12-15%. Old World styles tend lower (12-13.5%). New World can push 14-15%.
Sub-styles
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotPinot NoirSyrah/ShirazTempranilloSangioveseMalbecNebbioloGrenacheZinfandel
Tasting Notes
Dark fruit (blackberry, plum, cherry), tannin, oak, vanilla, spice, tobacco, earth, leather, pepper, floral (violets with Malbec and Nebbiolo). Light-bodied reds: bright fruit, low tannin, refreshing. Full-bodied: structured, dense, built for food.
Brand Guide
Well
House pours by the glass, $8-12
Call
Known producers — La Crema Pinot, Josh Cellars Cabernet ($12-16)
Premium
Regional icons — Chateau Haut-Medoc, Tignanello, Penfolds Bin 389 ($16-30)
Top Shelf
Blue-chip wines — Opus One, Sassicaia, Penfolds Grange ($50-500+). Know your glass pours cold
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The Story
Grape, earth, and tannin. Civilization's oldest fermented drink.