White Wine

• White wine is usually a pale yellow or golden color depending on the way it is made. The grapes are pressed without the skins to produce a clean juice that turns the yellow color due to age. White wines also have a taste range. There are some that can be very dry while others can be very sweet depending on the kind of grapes used. White wine will not make the mouth or throat feel dry since there are no grape skins or tannins. Two of the most popular white wines currently are Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.
  
  

Red Wine

• Red wine is the largest category of wine. This wine is made exclusively from black grapes. The skins are processed along with the juice to give the wine the red shade. This color can vary from deep red to a deep purple. Unlike white wine, red wine can leave a person's mouth and throat feeling dry. Most red wines are very dry and may be bitter for some people. Popular and classic red wine include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These dry wines can enhance the flavor of a steak dinner.
  
  

Rose Wine

• Rose wine is the in-between category between red and white wine. Rose wine is also known as blush or pink wine; it has a pale pink shade. The pink color is due to the short exposure to the black grape skins while processing. Rose wines can range from being sweet to dry due to the tannins exposure. For example a White Zinfandel can have a sweeter taste, especially compared to red wines while an Italian rose wine can be very dry.
  
  

Sparkling Wine

• When people think of sparkling wine, they often think of Champagne. However, Champagne is only one category of wine. When fermenting, all wine has carbon dioxide bubbles forming, though the wine goes flat when it is bottled. Vintners must do a special process to capture the gases to keep the wine carbonized. Sparkling wines are usually white, though there are some red and rose versions available. The flavors vary from sweet to fruity to crisp. Though there are some red and rose versions, you will not experience the dry mouth and throat that tannins cause. Sparkling wine can be paired with almost any food.