Your neighborhood Publix has a few shortcuts to selecting the right wine. Start with our shelf tags (pictured at right); each bears an icon indicating its description using the icons from the chart below.
And, while you're on the aisle, pick up a Wine Simplified brochure that features the same chart, along with information on wine terms, glasses, and more. Think of it as your handy guide to navigating your next wine adventure.
Wine Simplified Chart
Wine novices, take heart. Our helpful chart can help you select just the right wine to go with whatever you're eating—no previous experience required. Use it to help choose whites, blushes, or reds and bring out the best in the food and the wine. Click on the symbols or wine descriptions in the chart below to find wine selections with similar notes that are sure to be to your liking.
Symbol | Wine Description | Taste | Goes With |
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light-bodied & sweet white | abundant fruit | summer-casual picnics & appetizers | |
light-bodied & fruity white | crisp, delicate, no oak | simple seafoods, salads & vegetables | |
medium-bodied white | mild & fruity, smooth | seafoods & chicken dishes | |
full-bodied white | rich, luscious, oak accents | shellfish, pork, chicken & creamy seafoods | |
sparkling white | light and crisp | appetizers, spicy foods & desserts |
Symbol | Wine Description | Taste | Goes With |
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light-bodied & sweet blush | abundant fruit | summer-casual picnics & appetizers |
Symbol | Wine Description | Taste | Goes With |
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light-bodied & sweet red | abundant fruit | summer-casual picnics & appetizers | |
light-bodied & fruity red | crisp, fruity, floral, no oak | pasta, sandwiches, fish & chicken | |
medium-bodied red | fruit driven, smooth & mild | pizza, grilled meats & vegetables | |
full-bodied red | dry, powerful, flavorful & intense | red meats, aged cheeses & braised dishes | |
full-bodied & sweet red | lusciously rich & concentrated | fruits, cheeses & desserts |