Grape Varieties

Understand the characteristics and flavour profiles of major and minor grape varieties. Discover which grapes produce your favourite wines and their regional expressions.

Chenin Blanc Wine

Chenin Blanc is a versatile white wine grape from France's Loire Valley, now grown worldwide in styles ranging from dry wines to desserts.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a notoriously tricky grape to grow, but Australia and New Zealand are now producing world-class wines that rival traditional French producers.

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc goes from everyday dinner wine to bold expression, especially when grown in New Zealand's hot climate.

Shiraz or Syrah Wines of France and the New World

Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape variety with different names depending on where the wine comes from and how it's made.

Tempranillo

A Spanish red grape behind Rioja wines, known for cherry and leather flavors and affordable quality bottles.

The Cabernet Sauvignon Grape & Wine Production

How Cabernet Sauvignon became the world's most planted red grape and how it's made into wine across different regions.

The Merlot Grape & Wine Production

Merlot is a reliable, fruity red wine grape grown worldwide that delivers consistent flavour without complexity or surprise.

The Riesling Grape & The Wine it Produces

Riesling is a versatile white wine from Germany and Alsace that balances strong flavour with affordability and broad appeal.

Wine Making Using the Semillon Grape

Semillon is an underrated white grape that makes excellent dry wines and sweet dessert wines like Sauternes.