Red wines 

First things first, red wine is well…red, but why? It's color can be derived from a vast assortment of grape varietals ranging from grapes that are reddish, deep purple, and even a beautiful blue on the color scale. These grapes give rise to a wine that is color classified with such descriptors as garnet, almost black, dark red, light red, ruby red, opaque purple, deep violet, maroon and the list goes on. It is the grapeskins that are responsible for the red wine’s distinct color spectrum. The skins are in contact with the grape’s juice during the fermentation process, allowing the dispersion of both color and tannins. The individual wine’s particular red hue depends on the grape type used in the process and the length of time the skin’s pigmentation is in contact with juice. There are right around 50 key red wine varietals that consistently manifest themselves in today’s worldwide wine market. 

Red wines at Maize Valley

Please note our list changes throughout the year and selection may vary:

Big Red Pecker - Smooth, rich, black cherries  & berries, dry, (merlot)  

Sinfully Red - Red Zinfandel,  berry aroma, bold fruit flavors with a spicy, pepper finish.  

Secret Stash-  Dry red wine made from the Barbera grape. Medium-body  with low tannins. Aromas and flavors of  red and black berries. 

Chambourcin - Full & fruity aromas, medium body with hints of cocoa and spices.  Pairs well with pork, dark chocolate, and chocolate desserts

Middle of the Road-  A blend of our very own grapes used to make a semi-sweet, full bodied wine with fruity characteristics.

Red Neck Red - Sweet Red Fun Table wine, grapey aroma. glass

 

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