Going through long-lost wine class notes, there was a great chart of the “Weight” of wine. They go from light to full bodied. Good to have on hand when deciding what buy, serve or just open. Cheers to the weekend!
| Whites |
| Soave, Orvieto, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc |
| Riesling |
| Muscadet |
| Sparkling Wines (including Champagne) |
| Chenin Blanc |
| Cremant (sparkling) or some aged, vintage Champagne |
| Chablis (from France), unoaked Chardonnays |
| Sauvignon Blanc |
| White Bordeaux |
| White Burgundy |
| Gewurztraminer |
| Oaked Chardonnay |
| Reds |
| Valpolicella, Bardolino |
| Beaujolais |
| Dolcetto |
| Barbera (old style, emphasizing fruit) |
| Rioja (and other wines made from tempranillo) |
| New World Pinot Noir (California, Australia) |
| Burgundy |
| Barbera |
| Chianti |
| Zinfandel, Rhone |
| California Merlot |
| Chianti Classico |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
| Bordeaux |
| Petit Sirah |
| Syrah, Shiraz |
| Barbaresco, Amarone della Valpolicella |
| Barolo |
| Brunello di Montalino |
Mel's Mosaic 
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