Another Tasting Question

[wineguruchgo]

Hello Cheeps!

I'm not sure if there is a chart out there or not, but I can give you a few clues.

When comparing Pinot Noir & Beaujolais to the others the biggest clue is weight. These wines will have a lighter body. The analogy that I use with my waiters is Milk. Think of how skim milk feels in your mouth when compared to whole milk. Whole milk feels heavier, thicker. Pinot and Beaujolais will be like skim milk. Both should taste like fresh, crushed cherries.

When you get into the Cab, Merlot, Shiraz family it gets a little more tricky.

Shiraz/Syrah should taste like dark berry fruit. Blackberries for example.

Merlot will have dark berry fruit and chocolate.

Cabernet will have dark berry fruit with leather or tar. This should be the heaviest of all.

I'm shooting from the hip here and I'm sure others will jump in to help me. It's really hard because each winery will have their own "house style". Also price plays a big part in it. If you are comparing a $20.00 Merlot against a $7.00 Cab, then the Merlot will win hands down.

There are a lot of variables here.