Popular Red Wine Varietals

Red wine is universal drink that works for almost all situations and occasions. From curling up in your bed to watch your favourite series, celebrating a special family event, to spending great romantic moments with your partner, reds always fit.

There's no doubt that red wine is one of the most popular drinks, enjoyed by numerous people globally. When it comes to red wine, there are two categories of people: Wine enthusiasts who carefully choose which red wine varietal they will pour in their glass, and wine lovers who don't really pay attention if they are drinking Cabernet, Merlot or some Cabernet Merlot varietal.

Regardless of which category of red wine lovers you belong to, one thing is certain: You shouldn't afford yourself be totally uninformed about what's in your glass. This doesn't mean that you have to spend a good amount of your precious time to learn about all the red wine varietals in the word. In fact, what you need to do, is to familiarize yourself with the most popular red wine varietals and their main features. In simpler terms, here are the basic information you shouldn't go without when organizing your next wine party.

Cabernet Merlot

The Cabernet Merlot varietal is among the most popular red wine varietals. From, Italy, France, US to New Zealand and Australia, this wine is produced and consumed everywhere. It's a classic varietal combination of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, that enjoys high reputation among numerous wine lovers. You can recognize this sophisticated wine blend by its deep black colour and perfect taste featuring notes of violets, dark plum and hints of chocolate.

Shiraz

Shiraz is one of the red wine varietals that is most commonly produced by Australian winemakers. The main reason for this grape (from which still and sparkling wines are made) to thrive in the Australian wine regions is the climate. What characterizes these reds is deep plum colour and
peppery flavour.

Pinot Noir

Pinot is a red grape variety that grows in wine regions with cooler climate. This grape is a valuable ingredient in the production of high-quality sparkling reds. The elegant aromas of vanilla, tobacco, roses, violets and hay accompanied with flavours of cherry, truffles, raspberry and strawberry is what sets Pinot Noir among the most popular red wine varietals.

Cabernet Sauvignon

As stated before, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most prevalent ingredient in the well-known Cabernet Merlot varietal. It's a red wine varietal planted in almost all wine producing regions. Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent red wine whose taste and flavour evaluate through four stages of ripeness. Through each stage the wine receives unique characteristics.