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Your Red Wine Style is Full-Bodied & Fruit-Forward
You love full-bodied and fruity wines because of their bold, sumptuous fruit flavors and unctuous mouthfeel. The fruit profile in these wines is ripe, baked and jammy, with a rich and opulent structure that makes them the perfect match for grilled or roasted meat. If you are a fan of full and fruity wines, you’ll find yourself sipping varietal wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Zinfandel from regions like California, Washington, Australia and South America.
Here are 3 of my favorites, all under $50!
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A Cabernet from the Duckhorn family of wines, hailing from the top-quality Red Mountain region in Washington State, Canvasback showcases ultraripe fruits and minty herb notes. It’s a structured wine, but the tannins are well-integrated with the rich fruit flavors, making this bold Cabernet ideal for a meal with grilled steak.
Full of brambly red fruit, ripe plums, sweet cherry and subtle spice, this classic wine delivers a bold wine with substance. Yes, it’s rich and round, but the structure deftly balances it all. This is a seamless, elegant wine that will wow you!
95 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; 94 points, Wilfred Wong; 91 points, Jeb Dunnuck; 91 points, The Connoisseurs' Guide
A delicious medley of berries, chocolate and spice, Elderton is a perfect example of Shiraz done well. It’s full-bodied and rich, while maintaining balance and structure. Old vines form the base of the blend, delivering concentrated fruit and spice through the super long finish. This is really a must-try wine.
91 points, Wine & Spirits; 91 points, James Suckling
