Grape Varieties


Perfect Pairings for German Riesling Perfect Pairings for German Riesling Perfect Pairings for German Riesling Perfect Pairings for German Riesling

Perfect Pairings for German Riesling


German Rieslings fall under Kabinett, Spatlese, Auslese and Beerenauslese in either Troken or Halbtroken styles and these all pair well...

Grenache Magic: Subtle and Seductive Grenache Magic: Subtle and Seductive Grenache Magic: Subtle and Seductive Grenache Magic: Subtle and Seductive

Grenache Magic: Subtle and Seductive


Black Grenache is the most common form of Grenache planted, this is a voluptuous grape variety, rounded and smooth; it blends well with dry...

How Malbec Came to be Argentina's New World Signature Wine How Malbec Came to be Argentina's New World Signature Wine How Malbec Came to be Argentina's New World Signature Wine How Malbec Came to be Argentina's New World Signature Wine

How Malbec Came to be Argentina's New World Signature Wine


It may then come as a surprise to many to learn that Malbec is actually a French grape variety, brought over in the 1800s after The Great...

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U.S. Wine Is All Over The Map


From California to New York, each state has its own primary grape that is cultivated as the star of their wine show. In Alaska and...

Here's the Difference Between Wine Grapes and Table Grapes Here's the Difference Between Wine Grapes and Table Grapes Here's the Difference Between Wine Grapes and Table Grapes Here's the Difference Between Wine Grapes and Table Grapes

Here's the Difference Between Wine Grapes and Table Grapes


Wine grapes are smaller with large, hard seeds for the production of tannin while table grapes are large with small seeds for added juice...

Patagonia: Argentina's Pinot Noir Paradise Patagonia: Argentina's Pinot Noir Paradise Patagonia: Argentina's Pinot Noir Paradise Patagonia: Argentina's Pinot Noir Paradise

Patagonia: Argentina's Pinot Noir Paradise


While Pinot Noir grapes are grown in Mendoza, Argentina’s best-known wine region, it is in Patagonia that the variety truly thrives....

The Grenache Trio: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris The Grenache Trio: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris The Grenache Trio: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris The Grenache Trio: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris

The Grenache Trio: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris


Predominantly blending grapes, White Grenache, Black Grenache and Grey Grenache grapes produce quality single varietals as well that pair...

Torrontes: Argentina's Only Native Wine Grape Variety Torrontes: Argentina's Only Native Wine Grape Variety Torrontes: Argentina's Only Native Wine Grape Variety Torrontes: Argentina's Only Native Wine Grape Variety

Torrontes: Argentina's Only Native Wine Grape Variety


Of all the varietal wines produced in Argentina, Torrontés is remarkable in that it is a truly native Argentine grape variety. The grape is...

The Anatomy of the Grapevine Explained The Anatomy of the Grapevine Explained The Anatomy of the Grapevine Explained The Anatomy of the Grapevine Explained

The Anatomy of the Grapevine Explained


The anatomy of a grape is complex, made up of essential inner and out parts like the Phloem, which is responsible for transporting...

Introduction to the Red and White Noble Grapes Introduction to the Red and White Noble Grapes Introduction to the Red and White Noble Grapes Introduction to the Red and White Noble Grapes

Introduction to the Red and White Noble Grapes


Noble Grapes used to be considered the backbone of wine making industry, the essential varietals for producing the best quality wines....

How Do All Those Aromas and Flavors Get Into Wine? How Do All Those Aromas and Flavors Get Into Wine? How Do All Those Aromas and Flavors Get Into Wine? How Do All Those Aromas and Flavors Get Into Wine?

How Do All Those Aromas and Flavors Get Into Wine?


Different wines can carry variations of similar aromas; fermentation processes, geographical vineyard properties and aging methods can...

The History of Vitis Vinifera The History of Vitis Vinifera The History of Vitis Vinifera The History of Vitis Vinifera

The History of Vitis Vinifera


Vitis Vinifera is one of the most widely cultivated fruit crops in the world today, and it is grown on every continent except for...

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Wonderful Washington Wine


Washington grows a diverse range of varietals and produces unique wines due to its topography, geographical features and climate. There are...

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Predicted Wine Trends of the Year


According to Coravin, they believe people will be more interested in the background and story of the wine they drink, who made it and what...