Category: Grapes To Know

Pinot Noir Fact

Pinot Noir is over 1000 years older than Cabernet Sauvignon. Pinot Noir ranks with some of the oldest grapes in the world. Grapes that have been around since the Roman times also include Muscat Blanc — the Moscato grape, Timorasso, a rare white grape with only 50 acres around Piedmont Italy, and nearly extinct Gouais […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most important wine grape cultivars in the world. It was most closely associated historically with the Bordeaux region of southwest France, but is grown widely all over the world.

Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is the only wine from the Montalcino region that must be made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The wine is aged for at least two years in wooden barrels and at least four months in the bottle. The Riserva wine must age for at least six months in the bottle and is released […]

Chardonnay

Born in Burgundy, at home around the world: the most widely-grown white grape in the wine universe is known for its great adaptability to different terrains and climates.

Alexander Valley AVA

Alexander Valley wines have a rich, fleshy mouthfeel and a degree of voluptuousness due to the area’s generally warm climate and ability to sufficiently ripen the grapes.

Provence, France

As the oldest wine growing area in France and the world’s largest Rosé specialty region, Provence is the gold standard in Rosé. There are 8 different appellations in Provence but only 3 that you need to know: Cotes de Provence, Aix-en-Provence, and Bandol.

How to Saber a Bottle of Champagne

The party trick everyone wants to learn…sabering!

Claret Wine

While ‘Claret’ is not an official wine name, it typically refers to red Bordeaux wine. Claret is usually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Carmenere.

Piemonte Wine Region, Italy

Piemonte wine is the range of Italian wines made in the region of Piedmont in the northwestern corner of Italy. The best-known wines from the region include Barolo and Barbaresco. They are made from the Nebbiolo grape.

Rioja Blanco

White Rioja, or rather Rioja Blanco, is a style of wine from the Rioja region of Spain made entirely with white grapes, the most important of which is Viura. This white wine ranges from light to full-bodied and is treasured for its ability to age for 10 or more years.

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