Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark skinned red wine grape originating from Bordeaux, France. Today is grown in major wine regions worldwide. It is known for producing full bodied and tannic red wines with intense dark fruit flavors and exceptional aging potential.
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Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a light to medium bodied red wine grape with high acidity, moderate tannins and an aromatic profile. It is the parent grape to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Riesling
Riesling refers to both the white wine and the grape, a highly aromatic and versatile white grape variety that originated from Rhine, Germany. Riesling wine displays crisp citrus notes, green apple and peach, as well as a distinct petroleum aroma that develops with age.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape originating from France's Loire Valley. It is naturally high in acidity and it produces a wide spectrum of wine styles, from bone dry and crisp to sweet dessert wines, as well as sparkling wines (crémant).
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, light bodied and refreshing white wine created from the green skinned grape variety of the same name. It is high in acidity and features vibrant flavors of green apple, lime and herb notes like grass and bell pepper.
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is a light bodied and crisp white wine made from greyish blue grapes of the same name. It is dry, highly acidic and refreshing with lemon, green apple and pear flavors.
Syrah
Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark skinned grape variety that produces full bodied and bold high alcohol red wines with moderate tannins.
Pinot Noir
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.
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is one of the finest red grape varieties from Piedmont, Italy, used solely to craft prestigious wines like Barolo and Barbaresco. It is renowned for its full bodied, highly tannic, highly acidic and pale colored wines.