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     There was once a time that one had to have red wine with red meat, and white wine with light colored meats. But today that has changed, no longer are we held to this myth. Today we are free to enjoy the colourful interactions of the undertones of one wine with another food. Avoid falling into the old ways and try one of these many types of wine today. Remember, this is just a partial list, and that today many new blends are also coming of age!

     Red Wines: Aglianico- is a full bodies rich flavourful wine. Although higher in tannins than most, these wines will bring the richness of Italys volcanic soils to your taste buds. Offering a deep richness of flavours of black fruit, dark chocolate, coffee, leather, smoke, and mineral, these wines are normally regarded as Italys finest wines.

     Red Wines: Barbera – has a striking deep ruby color and has an exquisite flavour of red fruit, currants or blackberries. You often find that this wine has notes of vanilla and is a hint of smoke. Serve with any type of red meat, sharp cheese and your choice of pasta.

     Red Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon – is one of the world’s most widely recognized red wines. It ages very well and has intense fruit flavors of deep rich blackberry and black currant flavors. Depending on how the wine has been aged, you will have hints of chocolate and vanilla undertones and spices including clove and black pepper. This wine is excellent with any red meat whether BBQd, stewed or roasted.

     Red Wines: Grenache wines tend to be intermediate-bodied with flavours that range from dark blackberries to ripened luscious plums, with a warm earthy undertone. This decadent wine suits lamb, pork, chicken and dishes with lots of garlic. Grenache is often blended with Syrah to form an exceptional wine composition.

     Red Wines: Malbec – is another wine that can fall between medium to full-bodied. It has strong black-fruit flavours of plums, blackberry with a suggestion of blueberry and spice. It has a very smooth smoky flavour giving it a rustic tone. Any foods with tomato sauce will compliment this wine. Think spicy ethnic foods such as Mexican, Cajun, Indian or Italian.

     Red Wines: Merlot – is indeed a fine wine, full bodied and fresh and berry flavoured. Most commonly blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine will tease with a hint of smoke and a subtle plum undertone. Since the reports of red wine being good for the heart, Merlot has become extremely popular again in all wine growing regions.

     Red Wines: Pinot Noir – “sex in a glass”, “God made Cabernet Sauvignon whereas the devil made Pinot noir”, “a seductive yet fickle mistress!”. These are all wonderful descriptions of of one of the most popular strains of wine in the world. Pinot Noir has an earthy base, and depending on the climate it is grown it, its undertones can range from vegetal to currant, from smoky to a hint of vanilla. A very down to earth wine, it will become a wine rack favourite.

     Red Wines: Zinfandel – ” is a bit of a mystery wine despite its popularity. Recent DNA testing has found it to be identical to a Croatian grape that has been used in wine since the 1700s. While this can be a red, white or rose wine it has proven to be most popular as a red. While the region and heat that it is grown in alter its flavour totally you can expect red berry to peppery or anise flavours to permeate from this popular wine. Ideal for dining or for sitting back and relaxing Zins are a public favourite.

     White Wines: Albarino/Alvarinho – is a very aromatic light wine that has clean rich flavors of peach or apricot. It is very nice with salad, clams and white fish.

     White Wines: Chardonnay – is a medium-to-full-bodied dry white wine with a rich apple, lemon or citrus, fruity flavour. Wines made from extremely ripe grapes take the flavours of figs, ripe apples and honey. This wine is awesome with seafood, poultry dishes and light mild cheeses.

     White Wines: Pinot Blanc – is not the driest white wine, it can be with the right conditions. But even those who are not too receptive to its parching will happily accept the freshness of melon that most frequently comes to the forefront. In the later season grape vintages, a bold grapefruit/citrus awakes the palette.

     White Wines: Riesling – is considered to be part of the Holy Trinity of white wines, and justifiably so. Becoming popularly grown throughout the major growing regions, Riesling wines still owe their homage to the Rhine Valley in Germany. Not normally an oaken wine, expect a crisp break as it hits your taste buds followed by a variety of accents depending greatly on the region in which the grapes were grown. Truly a fine wine to either sit and enjoy, or to serve with the greatest banquet.

     White Wines: Zinfandel can be both white and a red wine. A white zinfandel has just enough contact with the grape skin to gain its pale-rose color. This is a sweet citrusy light flavour wine tones of – orange, vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, cherry. This wine is delicious with fruit salads, pasta with cream-based-sauce fish, pork. Generally served with light summery meals.

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