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Wine Comparisons
Side-by-side wine comparisons to help you understand differences between popular grapes, regions, and styles. Pinot Noir vs Merlot, Champagne vs Prosecco.
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Pinot Noir
Grape vs Grape
vsMerlot
Two beloved reds compared: one elegant and earthy, the other …
02Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape vs Grape
vsMerlot
The king of reds meets its softer, more approachable …
03Chardonnay
Grape vs Grape
vsSauvignon Blanc
The world's top two white grapes: one rich and buttery, the …
04Bordeaux
Region vs Region
vsBurgundy
France's two greatest wine regions compared: power and …
05Champagne
Style vs Style
vsProsecco
The world's favorite sparkling wines compared: French …
06Napa Valley
Region vs Region
vsSonoma County
California's two premier wine regions compared: polished …
07Shiraz (Australian style)
Grape vs Grape
vsSyrah (French / Rhone style)
Same grape, different worlds: bold Australian Shiraz vs …
08Chianti
Region vs Region
vsBrunello di Montalcino
Tuscany's everyday darling vs its age-worthy masterpiece. …
09Malbec
Grape vs Grape
vsCabernet Sauvignon
Argentina's dark, velvety star vs the world's most …
10Riesling
Grape vs Grape
vsChardonnay
The aromatic chameleon vs the full-bodied classic. Two noble …
11Pinot Grigio
Grape vs Grape
vsSauvignon Blanc
Two crisp crowd-pleasers compared: one subtle and silky, the …
12Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape vs Grape
vsPinot Noir
The king of bold reds vs the prince of elegance. Two iconic …
13Prosecco
Style vs Style
vsCava
Italy's fruity fizz vs Spain's toasty sparkler. Two …
14Chardonnay
Grape vs Grape
vsPinot Grigio
The rich, versatile classic vs the light, refreshing …
15Malbec
Grape vs Grape
vsMerlot
Argentina's bold, inky red vs Bordeaux's plush, smooth …
16Barolo
Region vs Region
vsBarbaresco
Piedmont's twin Nebbiolo masterpieces compared: powerful and …
17Barolo
Region vs Region
vsBrunello di Montalcino
Italy's two greatest age-worthy reds compared: Nebbiolo's …
18Rioja
Region vs Region
vsRibera del Duero
Spain's two Tempranillo titans compared: Rioja's silky …
19Cava
Style vs Style
vsCrémant
Two traditional method sparklers at Champagne's doorstep: …
20Grenache
Grape vs Grape
vsSyrah
Warm, generous red fruit meets dark, peppery power. Two …
21Sauvignon Blanc
Grape vs Grape
vsRiesling
Crisp and herbaceous vs aromatic and versatile. Two white …
22Merlot
Grape vs Grape
vsShiraz
Velvet and plum vs power and pepper. Two beloved reds with …
iii.Three axes
How to think about any comparison.
01
Body
Light, medium, or full. A wine's weight on the palate sets the rules for everything else, especially what it can pair with.
02
Acidity
High-acid wines feel fresh and food-friendly. Low-acid wines feel rounder, but flatten against rich food.
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Tannin
The grip on your gums. High tannin wines pair with fatty meats and tolerate years in the cellar. Low tannin reds drink young.
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