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If that’s how you enjoy your stew, this is the one for you! Merlot That means that it’s fruity and slightly sweet, with a hint of spice.
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It’s a dry red wine that tends to be lighter than a lot of other reds, with low tannins and a medium-high acidity, and has flavor notes of cherry, raspberry, cloves, and hibiscus. This likely originated in Burgundy in France. So what are these three red wines you want to look out for? Let’s get the deets on our contenders! Pinot noir Some people like a little bit of sweetness in there, whereas others like meaty goodness all the way through. Some people like beef stew to have a fruity tang, while others despise it. But which one you choose depends on the flavors you want to go in your stew. Three main types of wine will serve you well. Most wine experts seem to agree that a dry red wine is best when you’re whipping up a beef stew. (Except the last one, but the three are definitely linked.) We talk wine, beef stew, and eternal happiness. (Although, yes, drinking what you don’t use is perfectly acceptable.
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Adding wine to your stew is a perfect way contribute to this without going overboard. Health boffins recommend drinking between 15 and 30 grams of wine per day, and it plays a key role in the Mediterranean Diet.
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But aside from wowing your significant other / dinner party guests, it’s also full of lovely antioxidants and pretty good for your health. Yes, it gives your food a richness that it might otherwise have lacked. Most things in life are better with wine, and a hearty beef stew is no exception. Don’t want it sweet and fruity at all? Then this is your guy! Also quite fruity and sweet, but a little stronger in flavor than a pinot noir. Grab a bottle of this if you’re looking for a fruitier flavor, but you want to keep it fairly light. These wines can make your beef stew tender, rich, and flavorsome: