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Petit Verdot vs Shiraz

Petit Verdot vs Shiraz is a great wine comparison because they’re both strong red wines. Petit Verdot and Shiraz both have high tannins and a firm structure. Petit Verdot has a floral note, and Shiraz has black pepper. Both are big wines. TL;DR: If you enjoy Shiraz, you’ll most likely like Petit Verdot wines, too. […]

Petit Verdot vs Syrah

Petit Verdot vs Syrah is a great wine comparison because they’re both strong red wines. Petit Verdot and Syrah both have high tannins and a firm structure. Petit Verdot has a floral note, and Syrah has black pepper. Both are big wines. TL;DR: If you enjoy Syrah, you’ll most likely like Petit Verdot wines, too. […]

Gamay vs Cabernet Franc

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Characteristics Gamay Cabernet Franc Hue Bright ruby to violet Deep ruby Color Red Red Aromas Red berries, banana, floral Red fruit, raspberry, currant,bell pepper, tobacco Sweetness Dry Dry Acid Medium to high Medium plus to high Alcohol (%) 12-13% 13%-15% Tannin Low Medium to medium plus Body Light to medium Medium to full Intensity Medium […]

Gamay vs Sangiovese

Characteristics Gamay Sangiovese Hue Bright ruby to violet Medium ruby to garnet Color Red Red Aromas Red berries, banana, floral Red cherry, strawberry, orange peel, leather Sweetness Dry Dry Acid Medium to high Medium to high Alcohol (%) 12-13% 13%-15% Tannin Low Medium to High Body Light to medium Medium to full Intensity Medium Medium […]

Gamay vs Merlot

Characteristics Gamay Merlot Hue Bright ruby to violet Medium ruby to garnet Color Red Red Aromas Red berries, banana, floral Red and black cherry, plum, herbal Sweetness Dry Dry Acid Medium to high Medium Alcohol (%) 12-13% 13%-15% Tannin Low Medium, Soft Body Light to medium Medium to full Intensity Medium Medium Key Growing Regions […]

Petit Verdot vs Cabernet Sauvignon

Petit Verdot vs Cabernet Sauvignon is a great wine comparison because these two wines are different, but often blended together. Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon both have high tannins and a firm structure. Cabernet Sauvignon has a green note, and Petit Verdot has purple floral notes. Both are big wines. TL;DR: If you enjoy Cabernet […]

Petit Verdot vs Malbec

Malbec vs Petit Verdot are fun wines to compare because they come from the same region and have a long history together. Petit Verdot has a fuller body, much higher tannins, and a signature floral note. Malbec has a medium body, medium aroma and flavor intensity, soft tannins, and blueberry. TL;DR: If you like the […]

Petit Verdot vs Pinot Noir

Petit Verdot vs Pinot Noir is a good exercise because these are two very distinctive red wines. Petit Verdot has more color, tannin, and body than Pinot Noir. Petit Verdot is black-fruited. Pinot Noir has red fruit, higher acid, and a lighter body. TL;DR: If you like Pinot Noir’s easy-drinking, mellow tannin, and bright red […]

Petit Verdot vs Petite Sirah

It makes sense to compare Petit Verdot vs Petite Sirah. These are two red wines you’ll come across as you get into wine. Petit Verdot has a signature floral note. Petite Sirah has pepper and licorice. Both are high alcohol, high tannin, full-bodied, deep red wines. TL;DR: If you enjoy Petit Verdot, you’re likely to […]

Petit Verdot vs Cabernet Franc

Characteristics Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc Hue Deep purple to almost black Deep ruby Color Red Red Aromas Dark fruit, violet, herbal Red fruit, raspberry, currant, bell pepper, tobacco Tannins High Medium to Medium Plus Acid Medium plus to high Medium plus to high Alcohol (%) 14-15.5% 13-15% Body Full Medium to Full Intensity Medium plus […]