Questions tagged [red-wine]

Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-coloured grape varieties. The actual colour of the wine can range from intense violet, typical of young wines, through to brick red for mature wines and brown for older red wines

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Californian red semi-sweet wine similar to Kindzmarauli?

I'm in search of wine which will taste similar to Georgian red semi-sweet Kindzmarauli Can you give some advice for California citizen?
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Bold red wine which stains teeth purple

How to get specific recommendation on such a wine? I have seen this description but do not know which wine could this be.
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Letting it 'breathe'

As everyone knows you are supposed to let Red wine breathe before drinking. I do this every time, but I do not really understand why. What does letting a red wine breathe do and why do I only need to let a red wine breathe? Can anybody please…
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Do red wines exist around 5-6 % alcohol volume?

I'm diabetic and drink red wine over beer because it doesn't spike my sugars as much, presumably because it contains less carbs. But it's just too strong for me. Does anyone know if any red wines exist around the 5 or 6 % alcohol level, and where I…
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What is this Cooper and Thief red wine bottle?

I've got this Cooper and Thief bottle. From the label, it is a blend of red wines aged in Bourbon barrils. However, unlike red wine, it is 17% alcohol. I don't really know what to expect. Should I expect something sweet like a vin cuit? I would…
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Sweet finishing cabernet

About 10 years ago I had a cabernet that was dry but had a sweet finish. I've tried to find out what wine that was and have been unable to. Also online has turned up no results. Apparently this is an odd thing. Does any one know of a dry red wine…
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