Syrah
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. Its wines display intense dark fruit flavors, violet, spice and savory notes, with exceptional aging potential. Originally from France’s Rhône Valley where it is more elegant and earthy, it is also widely grown in Australia, where it is crafted into fruit forward and riper expressions.
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Montepulciano
Montepulciano is an Italian red wine grape variety, primarily cultivated in the Abruzzo region. Its produces a dry and full bodied red wine called Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, with moderate tannins, vibrant acidity and dark fruit and spice notes.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a black grape variety native to Spain, the backbone of the red wines Rioja and Ribera Del Duero. Tempranillo produces savory, medium to bodied wines with cherry, plum, tobacco and leather flavors.
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.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is Italy's most widely planted red grape, the backbone of Tuscan wines like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. It is a high yielding and late ripening dark grape varietal, characterized by its tart red cherry, plum, strawberry, herbaceous and earthy notes.
Malbec
Malbec is a full bodied red wine crafted from grapes of the same name. It is deep purple in color, with velvety texture and plush dark fruit notes.
Viognier
Viognier is a full bodied, highly aromatic white grape variety originating from the Rhône Valley in France. It is lush and oily, featuring intense notes of peach, apricot, honeysuckle and orange zest.
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).
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a green skinned grape used to make white wines. Originating in Burgundy, France, its wines are dry and medium to full bodied.