De Ireys Family of Fine Wines, Traditional Values

Chardonnay: Are delicately fragrant and mildly floral bouquet and lemon citrus flavors. The light body has a crisp, refreshing taste with some white pepper. This lean is light in color with flavors that can be acidic. Best served with creamy sauces, turkey, shrimp and veal.

Petite Sirah: Prized primarily for its deep color and intense tannin. The flavor of Petite Sirah can be vaguely black peppery, but can mostly be discrete “vinous” and, although agreeable, pleasant, and delicious. Food paring goes great with spicy sausage, pizza and heavy red sauces.

Zinfandel: The color of a is deep red, bordering on black. Zinfandel is a spicy, peppery wine, with a hint of fruity flavor—berries, plumb, raisin and dark cherries are often in the taste range. Pairings Zinfandel goes well with "typical American" food such as pizza and burgers, but it is hearty enough to pair with red sauces, gamey meats, spicy dishes and asian cuisine. Zin also matches will with highly acid foods like tomatoes and citrus fruit.

Cabernet Sauvignon: Taste Cabernets are mellow and mild, hearty and rich. It has a deep red color, with the primary taste being black currant. Other overtones can include blackberry and mint. Traditionally aged in , the wine also takes on an vanilla flavor. Pairings Cabernet goes well with beef, lamb and goose, especially when cooked with herbs. It also is a great match for brie, cheddar cheese and chocolate.

Cabernet Franc: When enjoying a serving of , resist the urge to swirl your glass. Cabernet franc is best enjoyed undisturbed. The unique bell pepper aroma of cabernet franc makes it idea for a variety of recipes, including: cheeses, dishes with tomato sauce, ham, pork and veal dishes, Mediterranean fare, pizza, poultry dishes, red meats and heavy game.

Merlot: Best described as a medium bodied wine that isn’t overly acidic and is therefore deemed to be easy to drink and perfect for beginning drinking. Some of the flavors associated include raisins, blackberries, chocolate and cherries. wines are an excellent accompaniment to beef and other medium-heavy dishes, red pasta sauces, pork, turkey, veal, pheasant and garden salads. Chicken dish with heavy sauces, sharp cheeses and chocolate. Merlot taste is not quite as harsh as other reds because it has less tannin. It is hearty, smooth and mellow but still complex. Merlot is known for the flavors of plums, black cherry, violets, blueberry, raspberry, mint, pepper, and orange.