Wine colors can vary greatly, depending on the type of grapes used, how they
were pressed and fermented, how the resulting wine was aged, racked, fined, and
bottled.
The following are terms used to describe the different colors of white, blush,
and red wines.
To accurately determine the wine's color, you should pour a small amount into a glass, and then hold the glass away from you at a 45 degree angle. This will help spread the wine over the surface of the glass, so light can more easily pass through it. Look through the core (the middle) of the wine, and note the color you see.
You can also try holding the glass up to a light, but be careful not to use too bright a lightsource, as this could make the wine appear lighter than its actual color.
This article was written by OregonWines.com staff.
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To accurately determine the wine's color, you should pour a small amount into a glass, and then hold the glass away from you at a 45 degree angle. This will help spread the wine over the surface of the glass, so light can more easily pass through it. Look through the core (the middle) of the wine, and note the color you see.