Red House Wine
House red is perhaps the most commonly drunk and sought after wine. Engineered from grapes of a variety of colours, ranging from red to purple to a dark blue, the skins of the fruit help shape both the colour and texture of the wine. Generally separated into three categories there is a red on the wine list to suit every occasion.
Light-bodied Red Wine
Light-bodied red wine is smooth and pleasant, perfect for accompanying a host of dark meats. Holding a refrained effect of your pallet, these wines don’t jeopardise the flavour of your meal and do not overpower the dish. If you are lucky enough to find Beaujolais gracing the sheet in front of you, than that is a fine light-bodied wine in all respects. This young French wine, extracted from the Gamay grape, is a beautiful partner to any number of expensive meals. However, in the likely event that this is absent from the list, most house wines will offer similar in body.
Medium-bodied Red Wine
Medium-bodied reds predictably dissect the two. A mixture of both flavour and a smooth taste, they are often described as an, ‘all-rounder’, a safe choice in most cases. Often from South America or California, a cabernet sauvignon is a relatively sure bet when ordering a medium red.
Full-bodied Red Wine
Full-bodied red’s, by contrast, are the opposite to this. Dark in colour and packed with a powerful flavour, these wines truly command your taste buds. This choice is perhaps more accustomed to when dining is not an essential part of the evening. Although the most notorious full-bodied wines are those stemming from the Bordeaux region a typical house red wine is a Shiraz. Common to France and Australia pre-dominantly, you will often find a reasonable bottle occupying most restaurant menus. Ideally served at a high temperature, this rich, exciting blend is perfect for an evening in front of a burning log fire.