within all red wines, what is more popular --- shiraz,merlot or cabernet sauvignon?

Question

i am now learning about diff wines; so pls help me here

Answer 1

When people first begin ordering wine it is easy to be confused with the type of red wine available. Shall I have the "Red Bordeaux" or the "Cabernet Sauvignon"? For all you know, you could be having the same wine! The problem is that some wine producer's name their wine after the region where the grape is grown and others based on the variety of the grapes used. A simple rule is that wine from France and most of Europe is named after the region. Wine from the United States, Australia and other non-European countries are named after the grape. I have included only the most popular types of grapes.

Cabernet Sauvignon (Ka-ber-nay soh-vin-yoh)
Where it is produced: Bordeaux, California, Washington, Australia, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, Italy, Romania and Bulgaria.

Characteristics: Known as the "King of Red Wine", it is the most popular red wine grape to date. Its color is medium to dark red with usually strong tannins. When grape is young, it has a vegetal aroma - mint and green bell pepper. With greater maturity, it develops softer tannins with strong flavor of blackcurrant. The good wines aged longer and may develop chocolate, leather, tobacco, lead pencil or cedar aromas.

Answer 2

Cabernet is a classic, Merlot was really popular recently, and Shiraz is gaining popularity.

Merlot became really popular in recent years, and the sheer popularity itself started to detract from the reputation of an otherwise versatile wine; some vintages suffer a little in quality, especially in the less expensive end of the market, as you would expect. In some circles, Merlot is almost trite, but don't let the wine snobs deter you from enjoying it.

Shiraz has gained a lot of attention, especially those from Australia, but could easily fall into the Merlot trap of becoming too popular and inexperienced drinkers sampling inferior vintages then dismissing the whole of Shiraz as trendy.

Cabernet is a long established "go to" red considered a classic. It too can suffer from the same foibles as more "current" wines, but a good vintage of Cab will stand the test of time.

Answer 3

Cabernet is by far the most popular but it's about your own perferences. I find shiraz too strong and full bodied for a casual glass of wine, merlot got a bad rap from the movie Sideways but is very drinkable. But cabernet is great with food or by itself.

Answer 4

Merlot is the most common, especially in the U.S. Most casual wine drinkers don't know the difference and just choose Merlot because they know the name. Merlot tends to be a little smoother and sweeter than Cab also.

Cabernet is usually chosen by more experienced wine drinkers and can be a bit more bitter and more flavorful.

Shiraz is on the rise and is fast becoming the "it" wine. There is a surge in wine tasting and drinking and a lot of restaurants are pushing the Shiraz.

If you're planning on serving wine or having a dinner party, offer two of the 3 and I suggest the Shiraz be one of the two just because of it's status right now.

Answer 5

If I had to pick between the three, I would say cabernet sauvignon is the most popular among red wine drinkers. In the retail setting, it takes up the largest amount of shelf space.

In the last few years, Pinot Noir has become more popular but it is a harder grape to grow.

Also, don't forget zinfandel (red). It is very under-rated.

My recommendation is to try many different types and drink what you enjoy...and don't worry about what the "experts" say.

-Enjoy!

Answer 6

Hogue Genesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

http://www.wine.com/wineshop/topsellingwinelist.asp?state=WA&next=%2Fwineshop%2Ftopsellingwinelist.asp%3F

Answer 7

I would say the cheaper Merlot and Cabernet,, but for the expensive wines it would be the shiraz,

Answer 8

I would say Merlot is the most universally well known, with Cab right behind it. I love Shiraz but I think not as many people have tried it as with the others.

Answer 9

I personally always order a Merlot, just goes so well with meals.
I do love a Cabernet also though....
hummm, have to try the others.
( I could drink any kind of wine, actually. lol!)

Answer 10

For me its Cabernet Savignon. I like them all but prefer a Cab.