The twelfth lunar month is about to enter, which also indicates that the Lunar New Year is getting closer. Many families have begun to prepare New Year's goods. There is one thing in the New Year's goods list that every household should prepare, and that is "wine". After all, the New Year's Eve dinner table You can't go without wine to add to the fun. There are many types of wine, including liquor, beer, rice wine, wine, etc. Among them, wine first originated in ancient Persia. According to records, it was introduced to our country in the Western Han Dynasty. It has a fruity aroma and a low alcohol content. , and drinking wine has many benefits. Many families will also add a bottle of red wine to the New Year’s Eve dinner table for everyone to drink. However, the types, production areas, varieties, etc. of wine are widely and carefully divided. When choosing wine, the public It’s easy to get stuck and not know how to choose.
When choosing wine, you can start from many aspects such as color, sugar content, grape variety, production area, country, brand, etc. Wine can be divided into red wine, white wine and pink wine according to color. Red wine is the most popular in my country and is the best match for the New Year’s Eve dinner dishes, which are mostly red meat dishes such as pork, beef and mutton. Red wine is the same as white wine. The more expensive it is, the better the brewing process, the longer it takes, and the higher the quality. However, it is difficult for ordinary families to have too much budget to buy a bottle of expensive wine, so they can only buy it in a relatively cheap range. Here you can find red wines that are cost-effective and worth tasting. We recommend 8 types of red wines suitable for serving during the Chinese New Year, four domestic and four foreign, with good taste and high cost performance.
Four domestic wines
, Changyu Cabernet N158
Changyu is a long-established enterprise in making wine in my country. It has a history of more than 100 years and was founded by Mr. Zhang Bishi, a patriotic overseas Chinese industrialist. Its wines are produced in Yantai, Shandong. Changyu wines are mainly divided into three grades. Wines priced under 100 yuan are prefixed with "Changyu". Mid-range wines priced under 300 yuan are mostly classified into the " cabernet " series, while wines priced at a few hundred yuan are prefixed with "Changyu". Most high-end wines priced in the thousands will be marked with the word "winery". Domestic red wines priced under 100 yuan are not as cost-effective as foreign ones. If you want to find a domestic red wine with good taste, it is not recommended to buy one priced under 100 yuan. The Changyu Cabernet N158 recommended by
is priced at more than 100 people and is easily acceptable to the public, and it does not lose face when placed on the dining table. Cabernet N158 is a dry red type. Dry red means the sugar content is less than 4g/L. The wine is also available as semi-dry (sugar content 4~12g/L) and semi-sweet (sugar content 12~45g/L). ), sweet (sugar content greater than 45/L). The grape variety used is Cabernet Franc, which is suitable for growing in Yantai, Shandong. It is also one of the oldest grape varieties in France. It has the aroma of Cabernet Franc and the texture of Cabernet Sauvignon. The red wine produced is bright in color. Ruby color, full-bodied wine, aged in oak barrels for nine months. It needs to be sobered for 30 minutes before drinking. The entrance is soft and refreshing, with supple tannins. Although the sweetness is low, the fruity aroma is rich, including blackcurrant, cherry and blackberry. , violet and other aromas.
, Canaan Meidi Little Mustang
Canaan Meidi is a winery located at the foot of the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain in Ningxia. It was founded in 2011. Although it has not been long, the winery has distinguished itself from the quality of the grapes to the environment of the winemaking area. We attach great importance to hygiene, and strictly control every aspect from planting to brewing. The high quality of the wine produced in the beautiful land of Canaan is inseparable from its place of origin. The eastern foothills of Helan Mountain in Ningxia is located at 38 degrees north latitude. It is the "golden zone" for grape growth and has a unique soil structure rich in minerals and trace elements. , as well as long hours of sunshine and a high temperature difference between day and night, give the wines produced here a unique charm, and the wines produced here have won world-wide praise. The price of this little Mustang recommended by
is over 100.The grape varieties used are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grape vines are 10 years old. Using the current cold maceration brewing process, they are aged in oak barrels imported from France for ten months. The alcohol content is 14.5%. vol, the blue horse printed on the bottle package echoes the name "Little Wild Horse", symbolizing Ningxia's rough climate and the untamed original intention of the winemaker. The wine shows a beautiful ruby red color when it enters the cup. The wine is full and balanced, and the entrance is smooth. It has a rich berry aroma with a hint of earth, soft tannins , pleasant acidity, high value for money, and good quality.
. Silver Highlands holds its head high and sings in the sky
Silver Highlands is located at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia, just like Canaan, but the winery is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters in Helan Mountain, making it one of the highest wineries in China. Silver Highlands is run by Ms. Gao Yuan. Her father, as the founder and chairman of the winery, was also one of the first people to engage in wine making in Ningxia. Gao Yuan once interned at the famous French Chateau Calon and La Crucière, and She has obtained the French national winemaker certificate, so the wine produced by Silver Highlands operated by her incorporates French winemaking technology and has the style of wine made in France in the old world. The birth of Silver Highlands has made an outstanding contribution to Chinese wine. contribute.
This silver highland dry red has a simple and poetic name, but the price is very suitable for ordinary people to buy. The grape varieties used in Aangshou Tiange are 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. The alcohol content is 13%vol. The bottle needs to be opened 30 minutes in advance before drinking. It has black mulberries, herbs, dates and creamy coconut. Mixed aroma, rich fruit flavor, pure taste, delicate tannins, soft acidity, very suitable for sipping slowly. The wines produced in Ningxia are more in line with China and are better matched with dumplings and mutton. Choose this wine for New Year’s Eve dinner Tiange would be a good choice.
, He Jinzun Helan Red
As you can tell from the name, Helan Red is a wine from the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain in Ningxia. After all, the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain are a high-quality wine production area and an emerging production area with potential in the new world. Helan Red has not been launched for a long time, but it became the designated wine for the United Nations representative restaurant in 2019. It is also the designated wine for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Ningxia Autonomous Region. It has also appeared in the TV series "Mountains and Seas" and "Run the Yellow River" , and was recommended by sommeliers from 25 countries in the first "Silk Road Economic Belt" Sommelier Challenge. It can be said that his debut is short but full of honors. The reason why Helan Red has received so much recognition is mainly because it is a region-level brand created by the wine production area at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia.
Helan red dry red wine uses 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Marselan grape varieties. It is fermented by manually picking high-quality grapes. The brewing process is strictly controlled and uses low-temperature maceration. After 8 months of oak barrel aging, it contains The sugar content is 3.7g/L and the alcohol content is 14.5%vol. Open the bottle 30 minutes in advance before drinking, or 15 minutes if you put it in a decanter. The wine has a rich aroma, is not astringent in the mouth and has a mellow aroma. The tannins are fine and soft, which also makes the aroma richer and the sweetness and sourness are moderate.
Four foreign wines
, Concha Red Devil Classic Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Devil is produced in the oldest Concha winery in Chile. The Concha Winery is located in the Central Valley of Chile and is mainly brewed from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. The wine produced in Chile belongs to the New World. The Old World and New World mentioned in wine refer to the wine-producing countries. Countries with long wine-making history, such as France, Spain, Italy, and Germany, are called Old World. In the world, the methods of making wine tend to be conservative, focusing on intensive farming, and the output is small but refined. Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Chile, China, etc. have a shorter history of making wine and are called the New World. Winemaking often incorporates modern science. Technology, mechanized production, large production volume, and a sense of trend in the new era. Therefore, the output is high and the cost is low, so the price will naturally come down. Among them, the Red Devil has low price and good quality, and has won many awards.The Red Devil recommended by
is a classic white label collection. The grape variety used is Cabernet Sauvignon produced in the Central Valley of Chile, also called Cabernet Sauvignon. Each bunch of grapes is carefully selected, then cleaned, pressed with raw water, and After fermentation, oak barrel aging, and quarantine, it is bottled and labeled. When the wine is poured into the glass, it appears to be a bright ruby red in color, with rich aromas of fruits such as cherries and plums, as well as aromas of toast and coffee. The entrance is overflowing with fruity aroma and silky tannins, making people feel extremely comfortable. This bottle is best paired with red meat and dishes. It is very suitable to spend dozens of yuan to buy a bottle during the Chinese New Year. It is very cost-effective and will not make any mistakes. , entry-level people will like it.
, Montes Angel Cabernet Sauvignon
Montes, like Red Devil, is a winery from Chile. It owns five estates and 600 hectares of vineyards. It is interesting that it is the opposite of Red Devil, because Douglas, one of the founders Mr. Murray once said that he saw an angel in a major accident and believed that there was an angel protecting him. He designed an angel holding wine on the wine label, hoping that the angel would protect Montes's wine. Both devils and angels have made significant contributions to Chilean wine and have received numerous honors. They are all the pride of Chile.
Montes's product series are relatively diverse, including classic series, European French series, Angel series, etc. The dry red Cabernet Sauvignon in the Angel series is recommended, because the Angel series is specially made for party banquets, including It symbolizes good luck and reunion, so it is suitable for drinking during the New Year. This red wine is produced in the Colchagua Valley. It uses 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, and is aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. You need to sober up for 30 minutes in advance to drink this bottle of wine. The main body of the wine is ruby red when poured into the glass, and the edge is violet. Its aroma is rich and complex, exuding the aroma of strawberry, black currant and cinnamon, with a slight sweetness. The tannins are smooth, the acidity is fresh, and there is a fruity aftertaste.
. Marquis Rigel Reserve Red Wine
Marquis Rigel Winery is located in the Rioja region of Spain. Spain is the country with the largest wine production in the world after France and Italy. It has a long history of winemaking and Spain has superior The geographical location and environment, ample sunshine and dry climate make the grapes ripe easily and do not require much care, which also reduces the cost. The taste is sweeter and the brewing process is more exquisite. The quality of the wine produced is very good and the price is low, which is cost-effective. It's very high in itself. Marquis de Riguel is a representative pioneer winery in Spain and one of the oldest wineries in Rioja with a brewing history of more than 150 years.
recommends this red wine from the Marquis Rigel Reserve. Although the price is slightly higher than the others, the quality of the wine is quite good. The grapes for this 2015 bottle of wine were picked in 2013 and the most representative grapes in Spain were selected. Tempranillo is a blend of three types of grapes: Graciano and Maserol. It is picked and brewed by hand. It is aged in American oak barrels for 26 months. It belongs to the Rioja collection level. The sobering time should not be too long or too short. The time should be controlled. After 30-60 minutes, it will turn into deep ruby red when poured into the cup, with fruity aromas such as blackcurrant and apple. It will be fresh in the mouth, with soft and round tannins, balanced structure and a long aftertaste.
, Lafite Legend Bordeaux Rose Dry Red
France has a long history of making wine. Grapes are planted all over the country, and its area ranks among the top three in the world. Only Italy can compete in wine production. Today, most grapes grown in countries around the world Varieties are also originated from France such as Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and other well-known varieties. Everyone knows about French Lafite. The 82-year-old Lafite is a legend in the red wine world. It has good quality and high price. The Chateau Lafite behind it is one of the five famous chateaus in Bordeaux, France. The legend of Lafite and Lafite The relationship is like the relationship between Maotai Yingbin and Maotai in China. It is not a copycat wine, but a series launched by the Lafite family to be more people-friendly in order to allow more people to drink Lafite.
Although the legendary wines of Lafite take the low-end route and the market price is around 100 yuan, they also belong to the French Bordeaux AOC. Although the recommended Bordeaux rose dry red is an entry-level wine from the Bordeaux production area, it is also made by Lafite. If the chef has overall control, it is enough to make wine to accompany the New Year's Eve dinner. The grape varieties used in Bordeaux Rose Dry Red are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. When the wine is poured into the glass, it turns into a deep red ruby color. You can smell the rich fruity aroma of cherries, blackberries and raspberries, and the entrance is soft with soft tannins. , rich in layers, very structured, and very good value for money.
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Many people don’t know what tannin is when wine tasters make evaluations. In fact, tannin has no taste. It is commonly known as "astringent" and brings a taste to the tongue. A kind of grip and rich tannins will give the wine a "powerful" feeling. Tannins mainly come from grape skins , grape seeds and oak barrels. It is tannins that make wine taste more structured. Tannins in wine can also resist oxidation, so people say that drinking wine regularly can keep you young forever. It stays there because of the role of tannins.
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