With all the available wine brands, it is hard to determine which ones are worth buying. Plus, it doesn’t help that there are different labels with varying years. So, when you check out a wine store in Singapore, it is easy to get overwhelmed. To help narrow down your options, familiarize yourself with some of the different varieties of grapes used for wine-making:
Merlot
Wines that are made of Merlot such as the Duckhorn Merlot has distinguishing fruity flavours. Most of them are made of plum and cherries. This is a cheaper option compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Also, it has fewer tannins thus it’s less astringent.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Now, if you are not a fan of fruits, then the Luis Felipe Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon wine is a great choice. What is unique about this wine is that it has spicy and earthy taste because most are made of pepper and blackcurrant. Although blackcurrant is a fruit, it doesn’t taste like other typical berries.
Pinot Noir
This is a kind of grape that is often grown in countries with cold weather. Wines that are made with Pinot Noir have a distinctive red fruity and flowery taste. This is because most are made of cherries and hibiscus. As for its aroma, it has spicy notes, thus making it also a good choice.
Malbec
If you are looking for an affordable wine, then you should try out a Malbec Wine. Unlike other wines that make use of red fruits, the Malbec wine has dark fruits such as blackberries, raisins, and black cherries. It is a good full-bloodied red wine that has medium acidity and tannin.
Sangiovese
Meanwhile, Sangiovese wines are a kind of wine that also has cherry and plum notes with a hint of herbs. You’ll never get enough with its fruitiness! This is also great paired for pizzas and pasta, thus it is a perfect drink for an Italian-inspired dinner.
