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Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Bordeaux refers to a wine region in southwestern France, renowned for producing red wine blends of the same name from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and other grapes. White Bordeaux wines are also made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, while sweet wines (Sauternes) make up a smaller percentage of production. Bordeaux is divided by the Gironde Estuary into the Left Bank and Right Bank, where producers craft distinct wine styles.
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Chianti
Chianti is a dry red wine produced from Sangiovese grapes in the Chianti region of central Tuscany, Italy. It has high acidity, medium body and flavors of cherry, plum, earth and dried herb.
New World
New World wines are wines produced outside of the traditional regions which are considered to be the birthplace of wine.They include countries like the USA, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina and South Africa.
Champagne
Champagne is a sparkling wine made from a combination of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay and is produced exclusively in Champagne, France. It is a protected designation crafted under strict regulations guiding grape variety, traditional fermentation and aging.
Burgundy
Burgundy is a historic wine region in eastern France, known for producing high quality terroir expressive wines. Red Burgundies are made from Pinot Noir, while white Burgundies are made from Chardonnay.
Blend
A blend is the combination of two or more different grape varieties, vineyard parcels, fermented wines or vintages to create a more balanced, complex and consistent wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark colored grape that makes one of the world's most popular and full bodied red wines. Originating from Bordeaux, France, it is now grown in major wine regions worldwide.
Grapes
Wine grapes are the fruit of the grape vine, small thick skinned and sugary berries, majorly from the Vitis vinifera species. Popular grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Merlot
Merlot is a beloved red wine known for its velvety texture, low tannins and approachable, fruit forward profile. It is a common grape in Bordeaux blends, also commonly used as a single varietal.
