Wine styles and beer styles a bartender should be able to describe and recommend to guests.
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- Riesling
- Crisp white wine from Germany, range from dry to sweet, floral and fruity notes
- Chardonnay
- Full-bodied white wine often aged in oak, with buttery and tropical fruit flavors
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Crisp white wine with herbaceous, grassy character and citrus flavors
- Pinot Noir
- Light to medium-bodied red wine with silky texture, red fruit and earthy notes
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Full-bodied red wine with bold dark fruit flavors and high tannins
- Merlot
- Medium-bodied red wine with smooth texture, plum and cherry flavors
- Syrah
- Medium to full-bodied red wine, peppery and spicy with dark fruit
- Zinfandel
- Bold red wine from California, high alcohol content, jammy berry flavors
- Chianti
- Italian red wine from Tuscany, medium body, cherry flavors, very food-friendly
- Rose wine
- Dry to semi-dry pink wine, light and refreshing, berry and citrus notes
- Prosecco
- Italian sparkling white wine, light and fruity with floral notes
- What is a tannin in wine?
- Compound found in grape skins and oak that creates a dry, astringent sensation in the mouth
- What does Pinot Noir pair well with?
- Salmon, chicken, mushrooms, and other lighter meat dishes
- What does Cabernet Sauvignon pair well with?
- Steak, beef, game, and other bold, rich foods
- What does Sauvignon Blanc pair well with?
- Shellfish, goat cheese, salads, and light seafood