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Light Bodied

Light and crisp, often with higher acidity, these wines, whether red, white or rosé, pair well with vegetables, seafood and lighter meats.

Acidity – malic, lactic and other naturally occurring acids in grapes which serve to balance the sweet and fruit flavors in a wine, also lending to the age-ability of a wine.

Medium Bodied

Often considered to be the most flexible and food-friendly wines, these wines, due to their fuller flavors, lower acidity and softer textures, also drink well by the glass.

Acidity – malic, lactic and other naturally occurring acids in grapes which serve to balance the sweet and fruit flavors in a wine, also lending to the age-ability of a wine.

Full Bodied

These wines, made from thicker-skinned, riper grapes, are often aged in oak, adding depth and complexity. These wines standup well to rich, intensely flavored foods.

Sparkling

Bone dry to juicy sweet, these Champagnes, Proseccos and other bubblies are not just for celebratory toasts, but are great as starters or accompaniments to a meal.

Sweet

Decadently sweet, these late harvest, and other naturally sweet wines, can be paired with desserts…or can BE the dessert.

Fortified

These wines have grape spirits added back to increase their alcohol content and intensify their flavors.  Find Port, Sherry, Madeira and others here.  Light to full-bodied, dry to sweet, red, white and tawny.