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Red Wines:: Types of Wines/Liquors
Red Wines:: Types of Wines/Liquors
Red Wines:: Types of Wines/Liquors
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Types of Wines/Liquors
Red Wines:
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Considered to be a medium-high alcohol wine, Cabernet Sauvignon from places like
California and Washington have sweeter grapes which translate into a higher alcohol
content.
ABV: 13.5 to 14.5 percent
Calories per glass: 123
MALBEC
Malbec, from wineries located in warmer climates such as Argentina, tend to be on the
stronger side all things considered. Try pouring this wine below the standard 5 oz pour
line when serving.
ABV: 13.5 to 15 percent
Calories per glass: 125
MERLOT
Similar to the Cabernet in alcohol percentage, the Merlot is a good choice for a dry red
wine.
ABV: 13.5 to 14.5 percent
Calories per glass: 122
PINOT NOIR
With a percentage of 11% to 14% the wine alcohol content of a Pinot Noir (perhaps
from a winery in Oregon) varies greatly. This is the average alcohol content of a glass a
wine, which a 5 oz pour is encouraged.
ABV: 11 to 14 percent
Calories per glass: 120
SYRAH OR SHIRAZ
Coming from Australia, these two bold wines are considered to have a high alcohol
content as far as wine goes. An Australian shiraz would pair beautifully with beef.
ABV: 14 to 15 percent
Calories per glass: 120
ZINFANDEL
This red wine can either be fortified with a distilled neutral spirit or can be naturally high
in alcohol. A California Zinfandel pair’s great with a leg of lamb or even pork ribs. A
White Zinfandel however has a slightly lower ABV.
ABV: 14 to 15.5 percent
Calories per glass: 129
SHERRY
Dessert wines like Sherry tend to have a higher alcohol percentage and are made to be
enjoyed in a smaller glass.
ABV: 15 to 20 percent
Calories per glass: 150
White Wines:
CHARDONNAY
A medium-high alcohol white wine, Chardonnay grown in warmer climates tend to have
a higher ABV.
ABV: 13 to 14.5 percent
Calories per glass: 123
KABINETT RIESLING
Sparkling wines like this sweet German riesling tend to have the lowest alcohol as well
as calories. It's almost like drinking grape juice...almost.
ABV: 8 percent
Calories per glass: 90
CÔTES DU RHÔNE
The white wine from France falls under the medium alcohol content category. The
French red wine of the same name falls under the same percentage.
ABV: 11.5 to 13.5 percent
Calories per glass: 123
PINOT GRIS OR PINOT GRIGIO
An Italian Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio runs at an average percentage. The cooler climates
of Italy make these grapes a bit of the bitter side compared to grapes grown in places
like California.
ABV: 12 to 13 percent
Calories per glass: 122
What is Intoxication?
Intoxication is the term used to describe any change in perception, mood,
thinking processes and motor skills that results from the effect of a drug(s) on our
central nervous system. It is the point at which alcohol depresses the central nervous
system so that mood and physical and mental abilities are noticeably changed.