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Red Wine & Food Matching - 1

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

Here is some information on some red wines & suitable food accompaniments.

List of Ingredients

Very Light Bodied

Taste: Light, slightly sweet, fruity
Common Names: Rose
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
Food Matches: Soft Cheese, Game Bird, Chicken, Rabbit, Lamb, Oysters, Mussels, Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Japanese, Indian, Cheese Pizza, Vegetarian, Salads


Recipe

Light Bodied

Taste: Fruity flavour & aroma
Common Names: Pinot Noir, Light Red, Nouveau
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Savignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Grenache
Food Matches: Soft Cheese, Ripened Cheeses, Sausages, Lamb, Veal, Pork, Beef, Trout, Salmon, Tuna, Japanese, Pizza, Meaty Pasta, Vegetarian, Hamburger

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Cabernet Sauvignon: Raspberry/blackcurrant flavour. Succulent, rich, full body.

Grenache: Fruity, full body. Peppery, rounded flavour.

Merlot: Aromas & flavours of plum & black cherry. Lingering finish.

Mourvedre (Mataro): Slightly Gamey note. Rich flavour. High in alcohol & tannins.

Pinot Noir: Smooth aromatic intensely fragrant. Middle to light body.

Shiraz: Rich, voluptuous flavour, long lived. Supple medium to full body.