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It's all about a glass of Merlot

Remember that scene from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil when Lisa throws a glass of Red wine on Anushka. At which Anushka smirks and says “Really, Red wine on a black jacket”. Anthocyanins and tannins are the pigments responsible for the color and characteristics of red wine. Anthocyanins are pigments that are taken out of grape skins during the vinification process. The anthocyanin that is most frequently detected in Vitis vinifera is malvidin-3-glucoside.

The "French paradox," or the comparatively low incidence of coronary atherosclerosis in France compared to other Western nations, despite the average high intake of saturated fat in the French diet, has been theorised to be explained by regular red wine consumption due to presence of these pigments.


Red wine can be made in a variety of methodical, conventional, proactive, adaptable, and even two-way combinations of approaches. The initial grape composition determines the composition of the wine, which is then impacted by the cumulative effects of the many reactions it goes through during the winemaking process.

Grapes for Red wine:

  • Marachel Foch

  • Frontenac

  • St. Croix

  • Marquette

  • Leon Millot

Types of Red wine and food pairing

1. Merlot is the second-most often planted grape and a fantastic starting point for those new to red wine.


Food: Merlot pairs well with foods like brazilian pork, pork tenderloin cooked in miso sauce, and lamb stew with truffles.

Merlot with Ravioli

Vintner's Notes: The 2007 Opus One contains 79 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 8 % Merlot, 6 % Cabernet Franc

2. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely grown grape in the world, which is chic choice to order with just about any meal. A glass is always intriguing to sip as you search for notes of cherries and currants as well as spices.


Food: Steak is the most popular dish to pair with a wine like Cabernet Sauvignon. Cheeses like asiago, cheddar, and gouda both hard and soft are excellent pairings with this kind of wine. Prosciutto ham and little meatballs go well together.






Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon combined in a traditional Australian blend with a gentle, accessible style.
Jacob's Creek Classic Shiraz Cabernet

3. Syrah is a wine that is just plain enjoyable to drink; it has a flavor of ripe fruits like blackberries and can be peppery, spicy, and robust.


Food: Syrah is a sort of wine with strong smells of black fruit and a harshness from tobacco that goes exceptionally well with smoked gouda. Syrah is perfect for foods with a lot of acidity. For instance, the sauce would include crushed red pepper, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, and olive oil if the meat marinade contained pepper and cumin. In that instance, Syrah will complement the dish perfectly.


4. Pinot noir is described as having a "light body" and having a smooth mouthfeel. Possible flavors include raspberries and cranberries.

Food: The earthy notes of this wine go well with meat in mushroom sauce or mushroom risotto. Thyme is one of the herbs that pairs exceptionally well with wine, especially when served with risotto and pasta. It is an ideal match for vegetarians since wine goes well with grilled vegetables, recipes that include mushrooms, and foods that are flavored with aromatic herbs.




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