{"id":46008,"date":"2021-08-09T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=46008"},"modified":"2021-07-21T17:02:43","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T09:02:43","slug":"red-white-wine-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/red-white-wine-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Explaining Every Red And White Wine Type, How They Taste, And Their Best Food Pairings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people love a casual glass of wine, even if they don\u2019t understand it. They just want to enjoy drinking the liquid and not think too much about it\u2014and that\u2019s perfectly fine! But there\u2019s much more to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red wine types<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than Merlot and Shiraz. And wine, like most things gastronomy, the more you know, the more options you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re here to give our best explainer on every red and white wine varietal, so you will know exactly what you want when making that all-important wine order at a restaurant, sans sounding pretentious of course.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Are Red Wines Red? And Why Are White Wines White?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Wine Is Made\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7gquYRxLMFI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=red%20wine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is red because its colour is derived from a vast variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=grape\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grapes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ranging from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Seedless-Red-Grape-500g-(For-Klang-Valley-Only)-i.254602309.5045426956\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deep red<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/A0422-Green-Seedless-Grapes-300g--i.250425167.3935205994\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The grapes\u2019 skins come in contact with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=grape%20juice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grape juice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the fermentation process, resulting in a dispersion of colour. This amalgamation process, also known as \u201cmaceration\u201d, gives the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Wine-cat.11000003.11000114.11000116\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a dark red, almost opaque appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If grape skin gives wine colour, removing does the opposite. When making <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=white%20wine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the grape skins are peeled before fermentation, creating a clear juice that ultimately becomes white wine. Normally, the skins of these grapes are white, but there are also white wines made from red grapes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining Popular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Wine Types<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merlot<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46015\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46015\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Merlot-min.jpg\" alt=\"red wine types\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Merlot-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Merlot-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Merlot-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Merlot-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Merlot-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Merlot-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@carsonmasterson\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carson Masterson<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/EWZPEe3KQjQ\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solid entry point for someone trying to get into red wine, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=merlot%20wine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merlots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are sweet and fruity with a soft and smoother texture compared to most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red wine types<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019re very easy to drink, making them popular at family <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/scrumptious-potluck-food-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and corporate functions. This popularity also translates to steady availability. From bottle shops to supermarkets, you can find Merlots almost anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grilled poultry like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=chicken%20meat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chicken<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=lamb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lamb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=beef\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beef<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and full-bodied <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=cheese\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheeses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Emborg-Brie-Cheese-125g-i.39332303.8869354820\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and gouda.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13% to 16%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabernet Sauvignon<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46020\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46020\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sauvigon-min.jpg\" alt=\"red wine types\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sauvigon-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sauvigon-min-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sauvigon-min-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sauvigon-min-696x609.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@brett_jordan\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brett Jordan<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/9ktBPTGUtEw\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=cabernet%20sauvignon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabernet Sauvignon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or \u201cCab\u201d) is the world\u2019s most planted wine grape, surpassing Merlot by global volume in 2015. High in acidity with a lingering tartness underscored by notes of cherries and blackcurrants, Cabs are delicious with high-fat proteins like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/steak-cooking-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steaks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-burgers-in-kl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burgers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because the greasiness of these foods helps to counter the dryness of the wine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Meat-cat.11000003.11000099.11000102\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; preferably something meaty and fatty like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/%F0%9F%87%B3%F0%9F%87%BF-NEW-PREMIUM!!-New-Zealand-Ribeye-Steak-200g-Grass-Fed-Beef-i.276596278.4144201184\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steaks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Premium-Australia-Beef-Short-Spare-Rib-1Kg%C2%B1-Frozen-i.264001529.4834571554\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">short ribs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Lamb-Shoulder-Chop-2pcs-400-500g-(New-Zealand)-i.127913010.6249852003\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lamb chops<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or burgers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 13% to 17%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinot Noir<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46017\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46017\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Pinot-Noir-min.jpg\" alt=\"red wine types\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Pinot-Noir-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Pinot-Noir-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Pinot-Noir-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Pinot-Noir-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Pinot-Noir-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Pinot-Noir-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@theblowup\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the blowup<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/8em0b1ziHd0\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a hue that\u2019s as light as its flavour profile, the Pinot Noir doesn\u2019t weigh you down like most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red wine types<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Comparisons are often made between Pinot Noir and Merlot due to their similarities in taste, but the former has a little bit more complexity. As such, don\u2019t be surprised if you taste occasional earthiness in a glass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty fishes like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=salmon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salmon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Saba-Mackerel-Fillet-3-5pc.-500g-Frozen-i.264001529.4134677534\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mackerel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% to 15%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syrah \/ Shiraz<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46021\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46021\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Shiraz-min.jpg\" alt=\"red wine types\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Shiraz-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Shiraz-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Shiraz-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Shiraz-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Shiraz-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Shiraz-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@brettjordan\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brett Jordan<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/wood-alcohol-bar-drink-8624083\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pexels<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The French call it Syrah, the Australians and South Americans call it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=shiraz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shiraz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Terms may differ but they point to the same <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of red wine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What makes this wine so palatable is because wineries have their own special blends, producing flavours that range from peppery and savoury to sweet and spicy. So if you\u2019re aiming to impress at a birthday or housewarming party, just bring along a bottle of Shiraz. A sure-hit no matter the name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=charcuterie%20board\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">charcuterie board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your favourite cured meats and cheeses or spicy foods like Indian or Thai cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% to 15%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malbec<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46014\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46014\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Malbec-min.jpg\" alt=\"red wine types\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Malbec-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Malbec-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Malbec-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Malbec-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Malbec-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Malbec-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@thestorytelleragencyco\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Storyteller Agency.co<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/V_r5gyffv14\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another crowd-pleaser, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=malbec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malbec<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is sweet and medium-bodied with hints of smoke and liquorice at the end for a memorable finish. You can also expect flavours of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-NEW-ARRIVAL-CALIFORNIA-PREMIUM-SWEET-AND-CRUNCHY-CHERRIES-(READY-STOCK)-i.363354946.9053776486?position=7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cherry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/A0323-Juicy-Plum-100G-Pc-i.250425167.3355958208\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will definitely please those with a sweeter palate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grilled<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lean meats like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/%E5%B0%8F%E7%8C%AA%E7%8C%AA-Pork-Chop-%E5%A4%A7%E7%8C%AA%E6%89%92-(140g)-DS08-i.254740622.7632117158\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pork chop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and turkey, stews, or anything BBQ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13% to 14%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sangiovese<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46019\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46019\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sangiovese-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sangiovese-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sangiovese-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sangiovese-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sangiovese-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sangiovese-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Sangiovese-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@winephotos\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armands Brants<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/6jMd7n0Qd2I\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tried and true Italian classic, Sangiovese is acidic and tarty, as most Italian wines are. It\u2019s also \u201charsher\u201d compared to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red wine types<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Merlot and Shiraz. Hence, it\u2019s best enjoyed with food rather than on its own. What food, you say? Italian of course!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Kart's-Pizza-Chicken-Satay-i.262500485.9031514284?position=10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pasta-cat.11000003.11000029.11000034\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pasta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 13% to 14%<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining Popular<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> White Wine Types<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chardonnay<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46010\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46010\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Chardonnay-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Chardonnay-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Chardonnay-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Chardonnay-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Chardonnay-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Chardonnay-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Chardonnay-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@bullesdemotion\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulles d&#8217;\u00c9motion<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/OqRtscGyOFw\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarded as the \u201cstandard\u201d white wine because of its accessibility, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=chardonnay\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chardonnay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a tarty fruit wine that will make your lips pucker in delight. With vibrant notes that range from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/South-Africa-Lemon-6PCS-i.9463658.9646449361\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/A0422-US-Green-Apple-1-Pc-i.250425167.7535105518\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green apple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-NEW-ARRIVAL-SWEET-HONG-KONG-PAPAYA-SEKAKI-PAPAYA-BETIK-HONG-KONG-MANIS-(READY-STOCK)-i.363354946.11105027007\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">papaya<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pineapple-Nanas-Madu-(1-Pc)-Sweet-i.127913010.3238920918\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pineapple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Chardonnays are perfect for any occasion because they\u2019re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shellfish like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/A0662-Flower-Crab-150g~300g-Pc-i.250425167.7332450817\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Canadian-Wild-Catch-Cooked-Boston-Lobster-MSC-CERT(350gm-nos)-%E5%86%B7%E5%86%BB%E5%8A%A0%E6%8B%BF%E5%A4%A7%E9%87%8E%E7%94%9F%E6%B3%A2%E5%A3%AB%E9%A1%BF%E7%86%9F%E9%BE%99%E8%99%BE(MSC%E8%AF%81%E4%B9%A6)Udang-Karang-Masak-Old-Mama-Seafood-i.244459540.4480258096\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lobster<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sushi, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Mushroom-cat.11000003.11000099.11000106\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mushroom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13.5% to 14.5%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauvignon Blanc<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46009\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46009\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Blanc-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Blanc-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Blanc-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Blanc-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Blanc-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Blanc-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Blanc-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@brettjordan\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brett Jordan<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/bottle-of-sauvignon-blanc-and-glass-with-slices-of-cheese-2308939\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pexels<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from high acidity, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=sauvignon%20blanc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauvignon Blanc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also gives off a grassy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Herbs-Spices-cat.11000003.11000046.11000049\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herbal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taste thanks to a chemical compound called pyrazine. Some may even have a subtle mineral taste, but not enough to be off-putting. Sauvignon Blanc is also one of the most recognisable white wines, so you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to not find one at your local supermarket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft cheeses like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Feta-White-Cheese-Blocks-(-400gm-450gm)-***READ-DESCRIPTION-BEFORE-ORDER****-i.288281914.5067191544\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or ricotta, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/A0653-Argentina-Squid-200~300g-Pc-i.250425167.5332416022\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">squid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or lightly seasoned vegetables such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cameron-Eggplant-Terung-Cameron-%E9%87%91%E9%A9%AC%E4%BC%A6%E8%8C%84%E5%AD%90-450g-550g-1-3pcs-Daily-Fresh-Pick-Vegetable-from-Cameron-i.406767346.9234308717\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eggplant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Kacang-Peas-%E5%B0%8F%E9%9D%92%E8%B1%86-%E9%9D%92%E8%B1%8C%E8%B1%86-Whole-Green-Peas-750g-i.232128624.6037277936\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green peas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12.5% to 14%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moscato<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46016\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46016\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Moscato-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Moscato-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Moscato-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Moscato-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Moscato-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Moscato-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Moscato-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sophisid\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sophia Sideri<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/7GP7QnEi3jg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of white wine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=moscato\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moscato<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brands itself as a dessert wine. So you can expect sweetness and fruitiness sprinkled with a hint of fizz. All in all, it\u2019s a bright and drinkable wine that happens to pair well with many foods, especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Vegetables-cat.11000003.11000099.11000104\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salad of fresh vegetables like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/A0244-Carrot-300g--i.250425167.3631631000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carrot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/A0131-Fresh-Celery-300g--i.250425167.7448069235\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Timun-Hijau-Fresh-Cucumber-(500g-per-pack)-Fresh-Selected-i.127913010.4235571850\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cucumber<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% to 7%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinot Grigio<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46012\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46012\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Grigio-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Grigio-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Grigio-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Grigio-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Grigio-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Grigio-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Grigio-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@wuf2018\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stefan Schauberger<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/djfmhCXyxV8\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cheerful sibling of Pinot Noir, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=pinot%20grigio&amp;trackingId=searchhint-1625557620-589ced21-de2e-11eb-bee5-08f1ea7b4eac\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinot Grigio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for a consistent medium-body, no matter where it comes from. Taste-wise, you can expect strong green apple notes with a crisp tart finish to wrap things up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Seafood-cat.11000003.11000099.11000103\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seafood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or cream-based pasta dishes like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Leggo's-Carbonara-with-Fresh-Cream-Onion-Cheese-Pasta-Sauce-(490g)-i.238117291.7822083128\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbonara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/San-Remo-Pasta-Sauce-Alfredo-480g-i.52784309.5154281334\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alfredo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.5% to 13.5%<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riesling\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46018\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46018\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Riesling-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Riesling-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Riesling-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Riesling-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Riesling-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Riesling-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Riesling-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@cherenkevich\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alaksiej \u010carankievi\u010d<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/pkqiq1iNNKo\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craving for something really sweet? Go with a bottle of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Wynns-Coonawarra-Riesling-Australia-White-Wine-Perfect-With-Thai-Curry-(750-ml)-i.385184577.8519461367\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riesling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Perfumed with floral and fruity notes, this intense white wine is great if you require some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=sugar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to counterbalance spice-heavy dishes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goes great with: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spicy dishes like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=curry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">curry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, roasted <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Nuts-cat.11000003.11000010.11000019\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nuts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and soft cheeses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ABV: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% to 7%<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy A Night Off With All The Major <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types Of Red Wine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And White Wine In Malaysia<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46013\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46013\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Last-min.jpg\" alt=\"red wine types\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Last-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Last-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Last-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Last-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Last-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Wine-Types-Last-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kymellis\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kym Ellis<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/aF1NPSnDQLw\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an overwhelming amount of choices, picking out a bottle of wine at a shop or restaurant can be a daunting task. 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