Are you looking for more information on the different types and for some recommendations? What about wine and food pairing tips?

Read along as I introduce you to some new wines, tips and techniques for wine tasting and storing and much, much more.

Here are just some of the topics you'll find:

Come with me as we explore the Northern California Wine County. This is one of my favorite wine regions and I'd like to pass along my recommendations to you.

You'll learn about the wines, the wineries, where to stay when you visit and more. The sections are broken out by wine region to help simplify your planning:

I hope you find this information valuable as you are looking for some great new red wines or planning a visit to the Northern California Wine Regions.

So, where do we begin? Well, let's start with the basics.

What is Red Wine?
Red wine is made from grapes that are usually red or purple in color. The color of the wine comes from leaving these dark colored skins in with the juice during the wine making process. This is different from white wine where the skins are removed before the wine making process begins.

Wine has been around for thousands of years. Until recently the process to make red wine, no matter what grape was used, was always exactly the same. In the 1940s, wine makers began to experiment with the wine making process. Today, wine makers use a variety of different wine making techniques leading to the unique combination of taste, aroma and flavor in each wine you try.

It is also different from white wine because of the tannin from the grape skins. Tannin gives it the ability to age longer than white wine. It also allows the wine to continue to improve during the aging process.

You may have noticed the wine is categorized as having one of three body types: light bodied, medium bodied and full bodied. The body type does not refer to how the wine tastes, instead it gives you an idea of its overall depth and structure.

Many Different Types of Wine to Try
The grape that is used to create the wine has a big influence on the tastes and the flavor of that wine. However, as I mentioned above, each wine maker will a different techniques to make the wine their own. For example, some will leave the skins in longer for a more intense flavor.

You will taste hints of fruit such as cherry, strawberry or blackberry. Spicy flavors such as black pepper or cinnamon, earthy flavors such as leaves or minerals and herbal flavors such as rosemary or grass are also common. Every wine has a slightly different combination and intensity of flavor.

Learn More, Tell Me What You Like
You can use this site as a tool to help you select the wines that are right for you. Learn the basics of each varietal, try out some of the recommendations and then come back to learn more. Also, I welcome your comments, questions and recommendations through the contact tab on the left.

So, take some time to look around and come back often to learn more. The site will be continually updated with new releases, new recommendations and other important information. Bookmark this page and come back to visit again soon!

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