Taste Unique Red Wines with a Paso Robles Wine Club Membership |
When it comes to wine tasting, whether you’re tooling around
the Paso Robles Wine Region on a wine tasting tour with The Wine Wrangler or
curled up on your sofa with your latest wine shipment from the Paso Robles Wine Club, knowing about the
different varietals will give you a better appreciation of wine.
Read on to learn more about the top 5 red varietals and
their flavor profiles:
Mourvedre:
This Native from Spain is a winner with most wine drinkers who fall in love
with its earthiness and flavors of chocolate, coffee and mint.
Zinfandel:
A staple in Paso Robles, this varietal thrives in a climate that has hot days
and cool nights. Flavors range from intense blackberry and black pepper to
anise.
Petite Sirah: This
varietal also goes by the name durif and originates from France.
When ripened, the small, intensely colored berries are herbaceous with flavors
of blueberry and licorice. This varietal is particularly suited to a dry
climate and hot weather, making it a favorite in the Paso Robles Wine Region.
Syrah: In
2004, this varietal was the 7th most grown grape in the world. This
hardy varietal is prized for its flavors of chocolate and spice, anise, leather
and jam.
Grenache:
This varietal arrived in California in the 1860s and has been a favorite ever
since. A vigorous grower, it’s particularly suited to a hot dry environment.
Flavors include intense fruit, menthol and black pepper.
Expanding your knowledge about the different varietals and
their flavor profiles can enhance the wine tasting experience.
The next time you’re out tasting wine—whether on your own or with The Wine Wrangler,
look for these varietals and the common flavors they add to wine.
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