Red wines are made from black grapes fermented with the grape skins (which is where the red colour of the wine comes from), seeds, and stems. Red wine is high in tannins, which causes that bitter, dry taste in your mouth after you take a sip.
Starter Picks: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chianti, Beaujolais
Food Pairings: Pair red wine with hearty dishes containing red meat, such as BBQ ribs, burgers and steak, pasta, and pizza.
Pro Tip: It’s best to drink red wines at, or slightly below, room temperature. This is because if you chill red wine, the tannins it contains become bitter.
Good to Know: The darker or newer the wine, the more tannins it has. Go for an older wine, which will taste less dry and bitter.
Type Size Average Price
Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml $81.99 – $149.99
Three Wishes Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml Around $4.99
Tisdale Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml Around $4.99
Vista Point Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml $4.99 – $7.99
Common Merlot Wine Prices
Type Size Average Price
Blackstone Winemaker’s Select Merlot 750ml Around $8.06
Bogle Vineyards Merlot 750ml Around $9.42
Challis Lane Cellars Merlot 750ml Around $481
Charles Smith Wines ‘The Velvet Devil’ Merlot 750ml Around $12.10
How much is Pinot Noir in USA?
Common Pinot Noir Wine Prices
Type Size Average Price
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 750ml Around $23.19
Line 39 Pinot Noir 750ml Around $9.55
Mark West Pinot Noir 750ml Around $10.99
Meiomi Pinot Noir 750ml Around $20.46