Wine categories
Red
Light-bodied
Most of these are fairly simple and straightforward wines, rarely oaked, best enjoyed while still young and fresh. Examples are Beaujolais and various pinots.
A 3 I D G P M C 2
P R J K 3 V A
N
Medium bodied
A diverse category of wines, barrel-aged and not, from a wide variety of grapes such as lighter types of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and riesling. Usually ready to drink, but some can be allowed to age for a few years.
I D G P M 1 F E T A 2 3 L
P R J K L A
N
Full-bodied
These are usually barrel-aged and rich in alcohol, with hints of berries and oak. Most can be stored for a few years. Examples: Fuller types of chardonnay and Gewürztraminer, and wines that have been stored in or treated with oak.
F E H L T J S
P R J K L A
N L
White
Light-bodied
Usually simple and rarely oaked, these wines are best enjoyed while young and fresh. Examples are Torrontés and pinot grigio.
I P M C D B 2 4 3 A
P R J K L V C 4 I A
N L
Medium-bodied
A diverse category of wines, barrel-aged and not, from a wide variety of grapes such as lighter types of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and riesling. Usually ready to drink, but some can be allowed to age for a few years.
I D G P M 1 L C B 4 2 A
P R J K L V 4 1 A
N L
Full-bodied
These are usually barrel-aged and rich in alcohol, with hints of berries and oak. Most can be stored for a few years. Examples: Fuller types of chardonnay and Gewürztraminer, and wines that have been stored in or treated with oak.
T L C B D G 1
R J K L
N L
Sparkling
There are many different types of sparkling wine, most of them white and without any hint of oak. Sparkling wines are great for a number of different occasions.
P B I C T D A
C D P K L A
N P A
Rosé
These are rosé and blush wines, the latter usually semi-dry and light on alcohol with a hint of peach. Rosé comes in a number of different varieties, rarely oaked.
P I C D M 3 A
P K V A
N
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