市面上常見的紅酒類：Cabernet Sauvignon、Merlot、Syraz=shiraz、和近幾年紅起來的Pinot Noir
紅酒應該除了歐洲外，應該都是用葡萄的品種是命名分類的‧
（但歐洲還是有出以葡萄命名的酒，法國通常是以地區加酒莊來分，義大利也是差不多，但她們有些酒的分級是法定的）
所以以上四種紅酒就是以四種葡萄命名的．
各種的葡萄，都有她們適合生長的氣候與環境．但因為每個地區或酒莊的不同，所以葡萄的味道與釀出來的味道也會不依樣．
也常常會有酒莊把葡萄品種混搭釀酒，所以你會看到幾％的一種和幾％的另一種．
就以紅酒的幾種特質（酒體、口感、香氣）來說：
Syraz>Cabernet Sauvignon>Merlot>Pinot noir
一般來說，酒體高通常口感比較清爽，可能會叫澀，所以可以說是dry wine
酒體中致低的酒，通常喝起來比較甜的感覺，所以適合不喜歡酒味太重的人喝
Merlot or Pinot Noir 屬於後期採收的葡萄 所以可能香氣或其他的味道比較多
所以喝其來也有比較甜的感覺
以上只是通論
每家的酒 都會不太一樣
所以不是每一種葡萄 喝起來感覺都是一樣的
一般來說，我會推薦的酒，分為價位和口感
Most common red wines are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syraz=Shiraz, and Pinot Noir which became popular in recent years.
Most red wine (except in Europe) are named after the type of grapes that was being used.
In Europe, there are wines that are named after the grapes. But in France and Italy mainly the wines are named after the region and the winery.
Also, the wines are officially categorized too by the government too.
Each grapes have their suitable climate to grow in. However, due to the difference in each region and vineyard, so the taste of wine will be different.
(Add on to that, the climate of each year will be different too so the taste from year to year will also be different)
Often the winery will also mix the grapes to produce signature wines (that is why you see xx% and xx% on the label)
Red wines can be characterized by their body, crispness, aroma, and often the order of each is:
Syraz>Cabernet Sauvignon>Merlot>Pinot Noir
Usually, full body wines are more crisp but may also be less smooth, so it is often call dry wine
low to medium body usually has a sweeter taste, so if you don't like a heavy "alcohol taste", this type may be a better choice
Merlot or Pinot noir are late harvest grapes so generally they may carry more aroma or have a greater blend of taste
Generally these two types are more "sweeter" in taste.
Above is just a generalization
Wine from each winery will taste different even they are the same grapes
Generally, I look at cost and taste
我的價位分為：
低價位 含稅十元以下，通常是六七元，就是那種沒喝完但也不會心痛的
中價位 含稅十五以下，通常是十二三元的，通常是特別想喝的，但沒喝完會想把她喝完的
高價位 不含稅二十以上，因為我真的不知道，這樣有什麼差別，目前沒有慾望喝的，但是會拿來送人的
My price range:
Low range - usually less than $10 after tax. The wine is usually around 6 or 7 dollars.
These are ones that if I don't finish, I don't feel guilty type.
Medium range - usually less than $15 after tax. the wine is usually around 12 or 13 dollars.
There are ones that I usually drink and if I don't finish it, I will want to finish them.
High range - usually more than $20 after tax. I don't really know why are they so pricy. I don't usually drink in this category but good for gifts.
低價位的酒，我首推Woodbridge 和Beringer的Cabernet Sauvignon 兩個酒體都不錯，Barefoot的Merlot和Cabernet Sauvignon也都不錯
In the low range, I first recommend the Cabernet Sauvignon from woodbridge and Beringer. They both are medium body.
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Barefoot are also nice. Ranging from medium to light body.
中價位的酒，我首推Gallo Sonoma Reserve (2003) Cabernet Sauvignon，這個我真的是超愛，酒體夠，口感爽．
In this range, I also recommend the Cabernet Sauvignon from Casillero del Diablo. It have medium body and nice aroma.
再來另外一瓶是Yellow Tail Syrah
The other bottle I recommend in this range is Syrah from Yellow Tail. It has medium (to high) wine body. Quite crisp to the taste.
推薦的就先這些，有喝到我覺得好喝的，我再ＰＯ
So these are the rec today. Will have some more when I drink more ^_^
紅酒應該除了歐洲外，應該都是用葡萄的品種是命名分類的‧
（但歐洲還是有出以葡萄命名的酒，法國通常是以地區加酒莊來分，義大利也是差不多，但她們有些酒的分級是法定的）
所以以上四種紅酒就是以四種葡萄命名的．
各種的葡萄，都有她們適合生長的氣候與環境．但因為每個地區或酒莊的不同，所以葡萄的味道與釀出來的味道也會不依樣．
也常常會有酒莊把葡萄品種混搭釀酒，所以你會看到幾％的一種和幾％的另一種．
就以紅酒的幾種特質（酒體、口感、香氣）來說：
Syraz>Cabernet Sauvignon>Merlot>Pinot noir
一般來說，酒體高通常口感比較清爽，可能會叫澀，所以可以說是dry wine
酒體中致低的酒，通常喝起來比較甜的感覺，所以適合不喜歡酒味太重的人喝
Merlot or Pinot Noir 屬於後期採收的葡萄 所以可能香氣或其他的味道比較多
所以喝其來也有比較甜的感覺
以上只是通論
每家的酒 都會不太一樣
所以不是每一種葡萄 喝起來感覺都是一樣的
一般來說，我會推薦的酒，分為價位和口感
Most common red wines are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syraz=Shiraz, and Pinot Noir which became popular in recent years.
Most red wine (except in Europe) are named after the type of grapes that was being used.
In Europe, there are wines that are named after the grapes. But in France and Italy mainly the wines are named after the region and the winery.
Also, the wines are officially categorized too by the government too.
Each grapes have their suitable climate to grow in. However, due to the difference in each region and vineyard, so the taste of wine will be different.
(Add on to that, the climate of each year will be different too so the taste from year to year will also be different)
Often the winery will also mix the grapes to produce signature wines (that is why you see xx% and xx% on the label)
Red wines can be characterized by their body, crispness, aroma, and often the order of each is:
Syraz>Cabernet Sauvignon>Merlot>Pinot Noir
Usually, full body wines are more crisp but may also be less smooth, so it is often call dry wine
low to medium body usually has a sweeter taste, so if you don't like a heavy "alcohol taste", this type may be a better choice
Merlot or Pinot noir are late harvest grapes so generally they may carry more aroma or have a greater blend of taste
Generally these two types are more "sweeter" in taste.
Above is just a generalization
Wine from each winery will taste different even they are the same grapes
Generally, I look at cost and taste
我的價位分為：
低價位 含稅十元以下，通常是六七元，就是那種沒喝完但也不會心痛的
中價位 含稅十五以下，通常是十二三元的，通常是特別想喝的，但沒喝完會想把她喝完的
高價位 不含稅二十以上，因為我真的不知道，這樣有什麼差別，目前沒有慾望喝的，但是會拿來送人的
My price range:
Low range - usually less than $10 after tax. The wine is usually around 6 or 7 dollars.
These are ones that if I don't finish, I don't feel guilty type.
Medium range - usually less than $15 after tax. the wine is usually around 12 or 13 dollars.
There are ones that I usually drink and if I don't finish it, I will want to finish them.
High range - usually more than $20 after tax. I don't really know why are they so pricy. I don't usually drink in this category but good for gifts.
低價位的酒，我首推Woodbridge 和Beringer的Cabernet Sauvignon 兩個酒體都不錯，Barefoot的Merlot和Cabernet Sauvignon也都不錯
In the low range, I first recommend the Cabernet Sauvignon from woodbridge and Beringer. They both are medium body.
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Barefoot are also nice. Ranging from medium to light body.
中價位的酒，我首推Gallo Sonoma Reserve (2003) Cabernet Sauvignon，這個我真的是超愛，酒體夠，口感爽．
Medium range I first recommend Gallo Sonoma reserve (2003) Cabernet Sauvignon. I love this wine. Medium to Full body and it is crisp to the taste.
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In this range, I also recommend the Cabernet Sauvignon from Casillero del Diablo. It have medium body and nice aroma.
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再來另外一瓶是Yellow Tail Syrah
The other bottle I recommend in this range is Syrah from Yellow Tail. It has medium (to high) wine body. Quite crisp to the taste.
推薦的就先這些，有喝到我覺得好喝的，我再ＰＯ
So these are the rec today. Will have some more when I drink more ^_^
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