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Although Chianti and Burgundy are among the most well-known, red wine is made from about 40 different grape varieties across the globe.

Depending on their tannin content, the reds can range from heavy and dark to light and refreshing. Recent research even suggests that all of the reds contain powerful antioxidants for good, overall health.

Around the Web, discover more about full-bodied, oaky, fruity and flowery red wines (along with the lightweight rosés) with detailed information on where they come from, how to identify them, cook with them, and enjoy them...

Red Wine Grapes - A great read from DamnGoodWine.com with an online tutorial for impressing the neighbors featuring a pronunciation guide, and descriptions and characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.

Meijer Wine Guide - See It & Say It - More pronunication guides, this time with audio files and phonic spelling. That's CA-burr-nay SO-vin-yawn ... Cabernet Sauvignon.

S-wine.com - Red Wine Ratings - The latest award winners or otherwise highest-rated by site members, and click around for more on their top ten picks, wine search, registration details.

Red Wine Making in France - A step-by-step description of the process starting with the crushing of the grapes followed by fermentation, maceration, raking and aging.

Red Bordeaux wines - A clickable map and neat fact sheet on where and how Bordeaux is produced, grape varieties used, plus details on color, aroma and taste, and a quick guide to serving and appreciating Bordeaux.

Cooking with Red Wine - Rule #1: Never cook with anything you wouldn't drink, with complete recipes for classics such as Asparagus Beef, Beef Bourguignonne, and Lamb Stew, along with new twists on Duck with Raspberry Sauce and Mussels Marinara.

Removing Red Wine Stains - A simple formula for getting out those pesky red wine stains with readers giving it a rave over at Strat's Place.com. And, no - the solution isn't white wine ...

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