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The best of red wines

January 30, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Red Wine

During the 1990s, a physician voiced on a national TV show that drinking red wine reduces heart disease. It made all the headlines. He cited the relatively lower levels of the disease in France despite their ever so famously high fat diets. Since that program, it seems that red wine health effects have been on the forefront of the wine consumer´s mind.

You don’t know what to get for your next dinner party and the perfect food to go with your chosen bottle? Then it is high time that you learn the best kinds of red wines that are readily made available on the market.

Basically, red wines are one classification of wines according to style. The other type of wine according to style is the white wine. Red wines are generally made from grapes. They are either made from one or more selection of European type of grapes known as “vitis vinifera.” Learn the art of Wine Tasting

In most cases, red wines are further classified into kinds of grape selections. For instance, there are red wines that use one variety of grapes as the main ingredient. In this case, the mixture becomes varietal, which means that a particular red wine was made from a single variety of grapes.

Many studies suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one to two glasses a day) lowers the risk of heart attack for middle aged people by 30 to 50 percent. It was also concluded that red wine may prevent additional heart attacks if you have already suffered from one.

Classifying red wines can be very complicated. However, for those who wish to get a first hand note on the best red wines that are available on the market today, here is a list that could help you choose the best red wine for your next dinner party:

1. George Dubroff Morgon

Made in the famous Beaujolais region of burgundy, this is the only “Cru du Neaujolais” that has been coined with the term “morgonner” to specify a certain style of wine. Young Morgon wines are soft, fruity, and easy to drink.

This kind of red wine will complement almost any dish.

2. Gran Tierra Red

This type of red wine is made in a fruity style that is easy on the tongue for any wine drinker. It is made from Tempranillo grape, the mystical grape responsible for Spain’s great Rioja wines.

This type of red wine is perfect for steaks and any rice or casserole dish.

3. Blackstone Merlot

Merlot is an old-world grape grown in the Bordeaux region in France, where it has enjoyed popularity with most red wine drinkers. It can be drank young but develops even more flavor the longer it has aged. This Monterey wine embodies Merlot in its perfection — a well-structured smooth wine with plum and fruitcake flavors, touches of oak and firm tannins to produce a flavorful and balanced wine.

These are just a few of the best red wines ever created by the greatest wine makers. Keep in mind that the classiness and quality of red wines are fully dependent on the variety of grapes that were used. You can expect great wine products made from quality grapes.

Coronary artery disease is caused by a build up of cholesterol in the arteries that supply the blood to the heart. If the arteries get partially blocked the heart cannot get enough oxygen and the result is pain. Does red wine protect against heart disease?


Riedel O Tumblers, Set of 2


Riedel O Tumblers, Set of 2



Tall and graceful, these stemless glasses are specifically designed to enhance the fruit and acidity of light, sweet wines like Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Stands 4 1/4″ tall and holds 13 3/4 ounces. Sold in sets of two. Third from left….


Riedel Wine Series Cabernet/Merlot Glass, Set of 2


Riedel Wine Series Cabernet/Merlot Glass, Set of 2


$24.95


The Wine Line, Riedel stems to use anytime, all the time. Why settle for boring everyday stemware, when you can experience the sensuous pleasure of Riedel so reasonably priced. A perfect accord of the beautiful and practical, the abundant crystal bowls echo the flavor-enhancing properties of Riedel Vinum, the deco stems make a sophisticated style statement and the four-column cloverleaf design con…

Riedel O Set of 6 with 2 Bonus Glasses


Riedel O Set of 6 with 2 Bonus Glasses



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Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Pinot Noir and Merlot [VHS]


Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course – Pinot Noir and Merlot [VHS]


$1.67


In the fourth tape of the Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course, Robinson tries to establish whether a wine can truly express a terroir, the taste and feeling of a particular location. This is done by traveling to Burgundy and to Napa Valley, where she explores the Pinot Noir and the Merlot grape varieties. Americans may be particularly amused by this tape, as Robinson extols the health benefits of wine, …

Merlove ~ a Documentary About Merlot Wine


Merlove ~ a Documentary About Merlot Wine


$19.95


“Take this, Miles”
- Wine Spectator

“In the post – Sideways years, Merlot lovers have barely been able to show their faces. But filmmaker Rudy McClain unveils his strong cinematic rebuttal – Merlove, a documentary defending the grape…”
-San Francisco Chronicle

“As a documentary for wine lovers, its essential viewing…a lighthearted, philosophical odyssey…Merlove is a guaranteed treat.”


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Overhaulin - The Complete First Season


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CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Netbook Case with Shoulder Strap (Metallic Merlot) for the ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10-Inch Netbook


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The CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Netbook Case with Shoulder Strap for ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10-Inch Netbook provides perfect protection. This pouch is made out of premium quality shock absorbing double foam and it provides extra protection even though case i…

Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch Portable DVD Player Fitted CaseCrown Premium Double Memory Foam Case with Shoulder Strap (Merlot Metallic)


Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch Portable DVD Player Fitted CaseCrown Premium Double Memory Foam Case with Shoulder Strap (Merlot Metallic)


$9.21


The CaseCrown Premium Double Memory Foam Bag for your portable DVD player provides optimal protection. Despite its slim size, this Case Bag with its shock absorbing double memory foam padding will provide superior protection. The interior comes with straps to hold your portable DVD player in place so you can utilize the bag as both a carrier and a comfortable platform on your lap or desk when ope…

CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Netbook Case with Shoulder Strap (Metallic Merlot) for the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Notebook


CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Netbook Case with Shoulder Strap (Metallic Merlot) for the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Notebook


$9.21


The CaseCrown Double Memory Foam Netbook Case with Shoulder Strap for Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Notebook provides perfect protection. This pouch is made out of premium quality shock absorbing double foam and it provides extra protection even though case is very…


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