A highly rated red wine will blend the tannins with other characteristics of the wine.
The price tag on a bottle of wine is not what makes the wine taste good or give it high ratings. A highly rated red wine will have a complexity to it, which is caused by tannins blending with the other characteristics of the wine. Tannins come from the skin of the grape and are what give your mouth a dry feeling when you drink red wine. There are many highly rated red wines available for $10 and under and are available for purchase at many grocery stores or wine and beer stores. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Alto Almanzora Este, 2006
Alto Almanzora Este, 2006 is a red wine from Spain created from a blend of six different grapes. Some of the flavors of the wine are fruitcake, plum, chocolate and blueberry. The Alto Almanzora Este, 2006 can be purchased for $9 (Delish and Country Living).
Twin Fin Pinot Noir
Twin Fin Pinot Noir is has been rated very well and has notes of dark oak and cherry. The wine pairs best with steak, pasta with a red sauce and pizza. A bottle of Twin Fin Pinot Noir can be purchased for $8 (Top Tenz).
Alamos, 2008
As of 2010, Malbec has become extremely popular. The Alamos, 2008 is a Malbec from Argentina which displays flavors of sweets and spices. This wine pairs well with steak and costs $10 for a bottle (Delish and Country Living).
Penfolds Koonunga Hill, 2007
The Penfolds Koonunga Hill, 2007 is a blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia and costs $8 a bottle. This wine boasts notes of rich berry, chocolate and spice and pairs well with lamb (Delish and Country Living).
Borsao Campo de Borja, 2008
The Borsao Campo de Borja, 2008 provides wine drinkers with something different in their Grenache and Tempranillo blend from Spain. This wine provides flavors of dark fruits and pairs well with a heavier chicken dish. A bottle of Borsao Campo de Borja, 2008 costs $8 (Delish and Country Living).
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