In the winter it is advised to have heavier wines, big reds such as Shiraz/Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Carignan and Sangiovese. In whites a rich buttery Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc from South Africa and Viognier mostly from the Northern Rhone Valley.
In the summer, lighter red wines such as Gamay, Pinot Noir or a light Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot from Chile. For the whites a lighter style such as Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and most Italian whites would be more appropriate.
Ideal as an aperitif or a celebration – Champagne Pinot Noir & Chardonnay is a winner or sparkling wine as a Prosecco from Italy or a Cava from Spain, Vouvray sparkling Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley and Cremant de Bourgogne Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Burgundy.
If you not fussed about bubbles Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc always goes down well with the ladies.
Riesling -white wines from Alsace, Germany, Austria, New Zealand and Australia
Gewurztraminer -white wines from Alsace and Chile
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio -white and rosé wines from Alsace, Italy and New Zealand
Gamay -red wines from Beaujolais
Sauvignon Blanc -white wines from the Loire valley, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Italy
Pinot Noir -red and rosé wines from Burgundy, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, South Africa, USA and Canada
Chardonnay -white wines from Burgundy such as Chablis, Languedoc-Roussillon, USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Italy and Canada
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay -Champagnes
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon -red wines from Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon -red wines from Bordeaux, Italy, Languedoc–Roussillon, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa
Merlot -red and rosé wines from Red Bordeaux mostly Pomerol and St Emilion, Italy, Languedoc–Roussillon, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa
Semillon -sweet white wines from Bordeaux and dry wines from Australia
Corvina -red wines from Italy mainly from Veneto
Nebbiolo -red wines from Italy exclusively from Piedmont
Sangiovese -red wines from Italy exclusively from Tuscany
Primitivo -red wine from Italy mostly from Apulia
Grenache -red and rosé wines from the Southern Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon and Australia
Chenin Blanc -white wines from the Loire Valley and South Africa
Zinfandel -red, white and rosé wines from USA and Mexico
Syrah/Shiraz -red and rosé wines from the Rhone valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Portugal and South Africa
Touriga Nacional -red wine and port from Portugal
Tempranillo -red and rosé wines from Spain mostly from Rioja and Ribera del Duero
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