Grape Varieties
Get to know the grape varieties that go into making our favourite bottles of wine. We explore popular international varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We also learn about varieties native to a particular region, like Sangiovese from Tuscany or Albariño from Rias Baixas.
Cabernet Franc often takes a back seat to other well-known international red grape varieties, like…
The Gamay grape variety is widely known as the grape of Beaujolais. The region holds…
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Grenache is one of the most widely planted red grape varieties in the world. Approximately…
Pinot Grigio is a wine of many hues and synonyms. From lemon to copper to…
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Merlot is one of the world’s most popular red wines. It’s a chameleon grape for…
Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most popular red grapes. It has a reputation…
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For the general wine-drinking public, Chardonnay is somewhat of a polarizing varietal. It’s often due…