red wines

Cabernet and Shiraz

Red wines are wines made from dark-skinned grapes, where the juice ferments in contact with the grape skins, extracting color, tannins, and flavor compounds.

Common varieties include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and pinot noir.

Red wines are typically served at room temperature and paired with heartier foods: a bold red wine with steak.

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