all recipes | popular | recommended | subscribe

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Food Wine and Love
  • Easy
  • Desserts
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • About
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
Home » The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines

The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines

  • 4
    Shares

Knowing The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines can certainly help you in knowing how to wine taste.
It can also help you identify what flavors you prefer in your wine as well.

The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines

The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines

Wine flavors develop from the breakdown of the ingredients and how they blend together during fermentation.
You interpret the flavors when you taste and smell the wine. Your intrepetation has a lot to do with everything that you have experienced in the past.

Interpreting the flavor of a wine is a lot like interpreting the flavor of other beverages or food that you have indulged in in your life.
For example, when you taste a baked cookie, you are tasting all of the ingredients in that cookie after they have baked together. In wine, the ingredients have fermented. The flavor of the wine is your interpretation of the fermented ingredients and how you define it according to your past experiences.

There really is a lot that can go into your wine getting its flavor.

The key to all of this is fermentation. Fermentation in wine refers to the chemical breakdown of the grapes and other ingredients by the yeast that has been added to the wine. By breakdown, we specifically mean the sugars.

There are many results from the breakdown process in your wine.
Obviously, you will get the flavor or the taste of the wine as a result of the breakdown of the sugar.
However, the sugar that is broken down is what makes the alcohol in your wine. You may recall that the fermentation process also happens in bread, yogurt and beer as well. With wine, the alcohol is trapped inside of the bottle.


You may be wondering how long it takes for wine to ferment anyway.

There are two stages of fermentation. In primary fermentation, around 70% of the alcohol results. This takes only about five days to happen.

Secondary fermentation is actually the longer stage of wine fermentation.
It takes up to two weeks for secondary fermentation to occur. While the wine may seem ready to drink, you may want to let it age as this will mellow the wine and thus, improve the flavor of the wine.

There are a number of ingredients that can lead to the flavors in your wine.

The most famous of these flavors are of course the grapes that are used. What matters with the grapes would include the kind of grape, where it has been grown, everything that has contributed to its growing process (encompassing a lot here), and thus, even what may be growing nearby the grapes.

However, there are other ingredients that can go into the flavor of your wine.
Perhaps lesser noticeable to the novice wine taster, these more subtle flavors may be present as well. Common flavors beyond grapes could include spices, vanilla, other fruits, and even wood.

As noted above, it is your interpretation of what is in the wine that helps you appreciate the flavor of the wine.

The color and the texture can also add to your interpretation. However, any residual sugar in the bottle can play a role as well.

By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

  • How to Taste Wine. What Smell Can Tell You.
  • Five Facts About Red Wine That May Surprise You.
  • The Top 10 Foods For Love.

Be sure to follow me on Pinterest Facebook and Instagram.
Also, subscribe to my weekly newsletter!






 

The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines

The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines

The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines

Remember from what I mentioned above, that it may take some time to identify the flavors that you taste in your wine. I would recommend starting with identifying the grapes. Then you can move on to the lesser flavors that went into making your wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon

This popular red wine and is grown just about everywhere that wine is grown. It is a full-bodied red wine that is more of a dry wine than a sweet wine. However, everything depends on where it is grown however. Thus, Cabernet may seem like a sweet wine as it is so full-bodied thanks to the dark fruit in it.

Fruits- Blackberries, Cherries, Black Fruits such as Currents.
Other- Spices used for baking, Green Peppers, Oak, Green Spices.

Pinot Noir

Also a more of a dry wine rather than a sweet wine. This red wine is a lighter wine than Cabernet.
However, it is an easy wine for you to pair with foods as well.

Fruit- Raspberries, Cherries,
Other- Roses, Cloves, Mushrooms

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is possibly the most popular white wine available. It is know for its ‘grassy’ taste.
Also, Sauvignon Blanc is originally a French wine however, it is produced all over today.

Fruits- Lime, Grapefruit, Green Apples
Other- Grass, Jalapeno, Slate,

Merlot

This is also a very popular red wine. This dark wine is also more dry than sweet. However, it is a more ‘fruity’ wine which may lend us to think it is a sweeter tasting choice especially when compared to Cabernet.

Fruits- Plums, Raspberries, Cherries
Other-Tobacco, Mint,

Chardonnay

Some folks say that Chardonnay is the most popular white wine around the world. It is a dry white wine with origins in France but, grown around the world today. Thus, this is a nice choice for many folks to drink.

Fruits- Pineapple
Other- Spices for Baking, Caramel, Green Apples, Citrus such as Lemon,

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is a white wine that is lighter than other white wines. However, Pinot Grigio is also a dry yet flavorful thanks to the fruit in it.

Fruits- Citrus such as Lemon, Pears, Green Apples
Other- Flowers

Zinfandel

The grapes used in Zinfandel are black-skinned and native to California making this a popular wine in the US.
White Zinfandel is what I refer to as a ‘beginner’ wine. It is a sweeter wine that is relatively inexpensive and readily available.
Red Zinfandel is a more complex wine made from a darker grape. However, it is bolder in taste yet- lighter in body than red wines.

Fruits (may depend on the specific Zinfandel) – Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Cherries.
Other- (may depend on the specific Zinfandel) Spices for Baking, Licorice, Jam, Black Peppers.

Syrah

Syrah and Shiraz, are one and the same as Shiraz comes from Australia.

Fruits- Blackberries, Plums.
Other- Mint, Bacon Fat, Cocoa.

Now you know what to look for the next time you go wine tasting.

The wines that are listed above are most likely the wines that you may see when you try different wines.
However, your interpretation of flavor may be subjective as well.




  • 4
    Shares
  • 4
    Shares

Filed Under: Recipes Genres Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, The Flavors of the Top 8 Wines, Zinfandel

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.

 

Food Wine and Love was developed to share a passion for everything in life. Please visit our sister site TheSugarFreeDiva.com!

Get Free Updates in Your Email Box

This email newsletter is sent to your mailbox once a week. You are able to monitor your subscription by clicking on "preferences" at any time.

Privacy Policy

About Me

food wine and love

I am a believer in healthy living and healthy eating.

When I turned a certain age (we all have our own ‘certain age’ right?), I decided it was time to eat and live in more healthy manner. I gave up meat and processed foods and adopted a diet based upon fruit, vegetables, and simple recipes. Walking, running, and yoga are a passion as are my pets.

No Bake Vegan Coconut Bars

No Bake Vegan Coconut Bars

No Bake Vegan Coconut Bars are easy to make. I like how great these bars taste! No Bake Vegan Coconut Bars This is a simple five ingredient recipe for a tasty dessert or snack bar. These bars can be individually wrapped for you to take on the go as well. Did you try my recipe…

Read More

Easy Vegan Stuffed Avocado

Easy Vegan Stuffed Avocado

Easy Vegan Stuffed Avocado is a tasty idea for making something filling to eat. I like that this is a creative way to enjoy a great tasting avocado! Easy Vegan Stuffed Avocado This recipe is a tasty and simple way to enjoy an avocado. Even better, this recipe is vegan, Mediterranean diet, keto, and low…

Read More

Baked Pasta in Feta Sauce

Easy Pasta in Feta Sauce

Easy Pasta in Feta Sauce is a popular trend right now. I like that this dish can be made lower in fat than regular baked pasta dishes. Easy Pasta in Feta Sauce This is a lower in fat version of a popular recipe featuring a feta cheese pasta sauce. Eat lower fat versions of recipes…

Read More

Previous Post: « Really Simple Oysters Rockefeller
Next Post: 4 Great Sweet White Wines and How to Pair Them »

Primary Sidebar

Popular Right Now

Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing

Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing

Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata

Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata

Delicious Chocolate Cake For Two

Delicious Chocolate Cake For Two

Baked Pasta in Feta Sauce

Easy Pasta in Feta Sauce

Mediterranean Diet Mini Omelets

Mediterranean Diet Mini Omelets

Red Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw

Red Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw

See Even More Popular Recipes

Looking for Something?

Footer

↑ back to top

Quick Links

  • Privacy Policy
  • Mediterranean Diet Recipes
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Desserts
  • Salads

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Follow

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • twitter
  • pinterest

Copyright © ·

Use of this site means that you agree with the terms and other disclosures of this site. {Disclosure-This site uses affiliate links which means that there may be compensation involved with reader actions. Thank you!} As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website that lead to other sites may be affiliate link

Read more at: https://foodwineandlove.com/privacy-policy/

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT