Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Zinfandel, known as Primitivo in Italy, is a versatile, black skinned grape primarily grown in California. It is known for producing spicy and jammy red wines with high alcohol (14-16% ABV) of the same name. It is also made into a sweet, pink rosé called White Zinfandel. Zinfandel is ideally paired with BBQ pork, ribs, grilled meats or spicy Italian dishes (red Zinfandel).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Barbera
Barbera is a popular red wine grape from Piedmont, Italy, known for producing medium bodied, deeply colored and fruity wines 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.
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.
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.