GRAPES

With over 1,300 grape varieties worldwide it can be hard to choose. From traditional, noble varieties to something completely new it is best to know the grapes’ characteristics to truly enjoy your wine.

Check out the 'Grape Guide' to find out key information about each grape or select an article below for more information

Posts tagged Phylloxera

Mourvèdre

Part of the famous GSM blend, Mourvèdre is used to make highly tannic and full-bodied wines. It needs lots of heat to ripen properly but can make very age-worthy wines.

GrapesCoralie StrongSeptember 18, 2019Australia, South Africa, America, California, Valencia, Jumilla DO, Alicante, Murcia, Spain, GSM, Grenache, Syrah, Shiraz, Languedoc, Phylloxera, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, Rhone Valley, Southern Rhone, Bandol, France, Highly tannic, full-bodied high in alcohol, Alcohol, Plum, Blackcurrant, Blackberries, Rose, Wet Stones, Sun, Heat, Rosé, Red, Oak, Mataró

Carménère

A black grape variety best known in Chile. Phylloxera almost wiped it out but luckily plantings remained.

GrapesCoralie StrongApril 29, 2018wine, red wine, Red, Chile, Carmenère, medium-bodied, red fruit, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley, Cachapoal Valley, Maipo Valley, France, Phylloxera

GRAPES

Check out the 'Grape Guide' to find out key information about each grape or select an article below for more information

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