Red Wine Flavor Profiles & Pairings
Discover the depth, complexity, and sensuality in every pour.
Know Your Reds
Light-Bodied Reds
Pinot Noir, Gamay (Beaujolais), Schiava Delicate, low tannin, high acidity. Best served slightly chilled.
Medium-Bodied Reds
Merlot, Sangiovese, Grenache, Tempranillo, Barbera: Versatile and food-friendly with balanced structure.
Full-Bodied Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Nebbiolo: Bold, tannic, and built for aging and rich dishes.
Understanding body is the first step to finding the wines you love, and the pairings that make them sing.
Find your perfect pour and master the art of selection.
Fruit Forward
Cherry
Most Commonly Found In: Pinot Noir, Grenache, Beaujolais
Pair It With: Duck confit, roasted beets, dark chocolate
Blackberry
Most Commonly Found In: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec
Pair It With: Grilled lamb, mushroom risotto, blackberry tart
Plum
Most Commonly Found In: Merlot, Tempranillo, Barbera
Pair It With: Braised short ribs, plum sauce, aged cheddar
Raspberry
Most Commonly Found In: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côtes du Rhône
Pair It With: Salmon, raspberry coulis, vanilla panna cotta
Strawberry
Most Commonly Found In: Grenache, Bardolino, light Pinot Noir
Pair It With: Strawberry shortcake, prosciutto, goat cheese
Dried Fruit
Most Commonly Found In: Amarone, Vintage Port, aged Bordeaux
Pair It With: Dried apricots, fig jam, aged Parmesan
Taste the bright, lush heart of every red wine.
Oak & Vanilla
Vanilla
Most Commonly Found In: Aged Cabernet, Rioja, Barossa Shiraz
Pair It With: Vanilla bean crème brûlée, caramelized onions, roasted chicken
Cedar & Oak
Most Commonly Found In: Bordeaux, Napa Cabernet, aged Tempranillo
Pair It With: Cedar-smoked salmon, oak-grilled steak, aged gouda
Chocolate & Mocha
Most Commonly Found In: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Barossa Shiraz
Pair It With: Chocolate mousse, espresso tiramisu, cocoa-dusted lamb
Coffee & Espresso
Most Commonly Found In: Syrah, Barbera, aged Zinfandel
Pair It With: Espresso panna cotta, coffee-rubbed brisket, dark chocolate torte
Uncover the wild, complex soul of great red wine.
Earth & Spice
Tobacco & Leather
Most Commonly Found In: Aged Bordeaux, Barolo, Brunello
Pair It With: Smoked meats, aged balsamic, dark leather notes
Pepper & Spice
Most Commonly Found In: Syrah, Grenache, Zinfandel
Pair It With: Black pepper-crusted steak, spiced lamb tagine, ginger snaps
Earth & Forest Floor
Most Commonly Found In: Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Burgundy
Pair It With: Wild mushroom risotto, truffle oil, forest berry compote
Uncover the rich layers of flavor in every sip.
Floral & Herbal
Floral Notes
Most Commonly Found In: Pinot Noir, Grenache, Rhône blends
Pair It With: Rose petal macarons, lavender-infused lamb, floral honey
Mint & Eucalyptus
Most Commonly Found In: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Bordeaux
Pair It With: Mint chocolate mousse, herb-crusted lamb, eucalyptus-smoked fish
Petals and whispers dance in every glass taste them now.
The Right Decanter Makes the Difference
Not all decanters are created equal. The shape, the base width, and the quality of the crystal all affect how well your wine aerates. Our handcrafted crystal decanters are designed with a wide flat base specifically to maximize surface area, so your wine gets the full benefit of every minute it spends breathing. Thousands of wine lovers have already made the switch. The ones who haven't? They're still pouring straight from the bottle.
Unlock the complete flavor journey your wine offers.
Why Decant?
Most people pour straight from the bottle. And most people are missing out. Red wine is alive. Inside every bottle is a complex mix of tannins, aromas, and flavor compounds that have been sealed away, sometimes for years. The moment wine meets oxygen it starts to transform. Flavors open up. Harsh edges soften. Aromas bloom. That tight, closed-off red you almost sent back at a restaurant? It just needed to breathe. That's exactly what decanting does.
Experience the full complexity of flavors your wine has to offer.