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With such a wide variety of red wine types available out there, it can be a little intimidating to sit down in front of a red wine flight. Below, we have outlined a basic tasting guide that can help you through the process of not just drinking, but truly experiencing the glass of red wine sitting in front of you.  By following these tasting tips, you’ll be more likely to discover the best red wine to suit your palate. 1. Look at the Label Even if you know very little about red wines, you can learn quite a bit by simply by taking a close look at the bottle. If you are visiting a specific vineyard and trying its offerings, you know where the grapes came from. But if you are  buying wine at the store  or  out at a restaurant  and you want to make a wise choice, knowing the source of the wine is a good place to start. What exactly are you looking for? Here are some basics: Colder Climates: These areas tend to produce lighter-bodied wines. This will ...

World wine production fell by more than 10% in 2019  after the highest-volume year in a decade in 2018. Every major wine producer was lower in volume in 2019 compared to 2018, with Italy and France off by 15% and Spain by almost 25%. Portugal (10%), Russia (9%), and South Africa (2%) were the only countries that could point to an increase over 2018. Nevertheless, because 2018 was an anomalous year, it was not as bad as it sounds. Compared to the previous 5-year average, world production was down by just a little over 3% and Italy’s 2019 volume was about 4% lower. Chile has seen the most growth among the major producers over the past 5 years, while China has declined sharply as a greater emphasis on quality has taken a lot of production off the market.

California Total wineries: 4.391 Within California, Napa Valley and Sonoma are still the templates that every other wine region is trying to follow. Napa, of course, is known for its world-class Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sonoma, in turn, is known for its Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. But Napa and Sonoma are not the only wine regions within California creating buzz. Central Coast, for example, now boasts its own share of award-winning wineries. One of the new darlings of the wine world is Paso Robles, located approximately halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Washington State Total wineries: 772 The state has a total of 14 different American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), with some of the more popular regions for wine production being Walla Walla and Columbia Valley. Since the 1960s, the state has rapidly increased its wine production capabilities, with wine exports going to more than 40 countries around the world. Washington is now N...