Red Wine Colors

• Purple is a deep, inky color, often seen in young red wines.
  It is dark and rich, with blueish hues at the edges.

• Ruby is a bright red color, often associated with medium-bodied red wines.
  It is lively and vibrant, with a clear, jewel-like appearance.

• Garnet is a deeper red with hints of orange or brown, seen in slightly aged red wines.
  It is a mix of ruby and amber tones, giving it a richer, more mature appearance.

• Tawny is a warm, reddish-brown color seen in fortified wines like Tawny Port.
  It is a blend of orange, brown, and amber tones, indicating significant aging.

• Brown colors can be found in old wines, particularly fortified wines or oxidized wines.
  It is a deep, earthy tone that shows the wine has undergone considerable aging.

White Wine Colors

• Lemon-Green is a pale, greenish-yellow color, found in very young white wines.
  It has a vibrant, fresh appearance with a hint of lime or green apple.

• Lemon is a bright, light yellow, often seen in young white wines with higher acidity.
  It is clear and crisp, resembling the color of a ripe lemon peel.

• Gold is a deeper yellow, indicating a richer or more mature white wine.
  It can have a warm, honey-like tone, often found in oaked Chardonnay or aged wines.

• Amber is a golden-brown hue seen in oxidized wines or in wines that have undergone significant aging. It has a rich, warm appearance, closer to the color of dried apricots.

• Brown colors indicate very old or overly oxidized white wines.
  It has a deep, earthy tone, showing that the wine is significantly aged.