Grape Varieties

Chenin blanc also known as ‘Pineau de la Loire’ or simply ‘Chenin’, is a distinctly versatile variety of grape. Chenin Blanc’s high levels of acidity...

Pinot Noir is one the classic grape varieties and the one most associated with high-end red wine. It has a reputation as being a notoriously...

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the noble French grapes – grown widely and ever reliable. It has served in this sense as an often reasonably priced simple...

Shiraz (or ‘Syrah’ as it is referred to in France) is a grape grown both in France and the new world well known for its bold fruity and spicy tastes...

Tempranillo is a red grape native to Spain and central to the production of Rioja. It is often referred to as ‘the noble grape’ a sturdy and...

Cabernet Sauvignon is the foremost classic red grape. Few would argue with its position as the noblest of all the world’s grape varieties and it is,...

Merlot is a classic red grape as ubiquitous with solid reliability as the noble Cabernet Sauvignon is. Merlot is cultivated the world over as a...

Riesling is a classic grape grown across Germany Alsace, Austria and Italy. It is also grown increasingly in the New World. It tends to produce...

Semillon is a classic grape not perhaps admired as much as Chardonnay, Riesling and Chenin Blanc, but is well used as a blending grape alongside...