Cabernet Sauvignon

• Cabernet sauvignon is a claret wine, originating from the left bank of the Gironde river in Bordeaux, France. New World winemakers have emulated the classic wine grown from a robust grape and cultivated in Australia, South Africa, North America and South America. Cabernet sauvignon has a taste of black currants with a smoky, oak aroma.

Merlot

• Merlot originates from the right bank of the Gironde in the French Bordeaux region, especially from Pomerol and St Emilion. Merlot wine produces a combination of spicy fruitcake and chocolate flavors with a hint of black currant. The wine is also produced in California, Australia and Eastern Europe.

Zinfandel

• The zinfandel grape is grown in California. It produces a lighter alternative to Burgundy, with flavors of red and black fruits and black pepper. Zinfandel is also produced in southern Italy, where it is known as Primitivo.