Burgundy

Bordeaux is an iconic wine region in southwestern France, renowned for producing red wine blends of the same name from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and other grapes.

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.

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.

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.

AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is a prestigious French wine regulatory system that guarantees that it comes from a specific, defined region and that its production adheres to strict, traditional production standards.

Chardonnay is a green skinned grape used to make white wines. Originating in Burgundy, France, its wines are dry and medium to full bodied.

Pinot Noir refers to both the wine and its grape variety, which is one of the oldest in the world. It is a light to medium bodied red wine with high acidity and low tannins.

Hybrid varieties are created by crossing two or more different grapevine species to get a final product that offers resistance to cold, diseases and humidity, making them ideal for tough climates.