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 Get to Know Your Grapes

In order to acquire an appreciation for wine beyond just drinking, we feel you must obtain a basic understanding

of the grapes fundamental character.  We will begin this lesson with the Classic Varietels.  These six are the most

planted grapes throughout the wine world.  Acquiring an understanding of their basic descriptive qualities can open

unto the wine taster endless discoveries of their versatility. Following the classics are other wine grapes that have made

their own contribution to the wine world.  So select the picture of the classic grape to learn about it's character.  To explore 

 other grapes, click the alphabet groups below.

A - F   G - M   N - P   Q - Z

Grapes

Riesling

Chenin Blanc

Colombard

Gewurztraminer

Grillo

*Albarino

Grapes

Sauvignon Blanc

Marsanne

Muller Thurgau

Muscat

Pinot Blanc

Grapes

Chardonnay

Pinot Grigio/ Gris

*Semillon

*Seyval Blanc

*Trebbiano

Grapes

Pinot Noir

Barbera

Blaufrankisch

Cabernet Franc

Carignan

Carmenere

Dolcetto

Gamay

Grenache

Grapes

Merlot

Malbec

Mourvedre

Nebbiolo

Nero d Avola

Petite Sirah

*Petite Verdot

Pinotage

Primitivo

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

Sangiovese

Syrah/Shiraz

Tannat

Tempranillo

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