Rose — Grapes Varieties — Every Glass Matters

Viognier

A wonderful variety that was almost lost to the world….

GrapesCoralie StrongApril 30, 2021Grapes, Mango, Honey, Rhone Valley, Rhone, Southern Rhone, floral, Orange, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Rose, Stone, South Africa, Australia, France, Chateau Grillet, Condrieu, White, White Wine, Chile, USA, California

Müller-Thurgau

Müller-Thurgau was created as a crossing between Riesling and Madeleine Royale by Dr, Müller who lived in Thurgau Switzerland, hence the name.

GrapesCoralie StrongApril 24, 2020Pear, Peach, Rose, Geranium, Müller-Thurgau, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, United Kingdom, UK, High Yield, fresh, Bulk, Dry, Medium-sweet

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

Gewürztraminer

A highly aromatic grape variety that has the ability to produce outstanding and complex wines. It is deeply coloured, with pink skins making it easy to recognise in the glass. It’s one of the four noble varieties in Alsace and historically has shown great significance.

GrapesCoralie StrongAugust 19, 2018Gewürztraminer, Germany, Alsace, France, Italy, Roter Traminer, Pink Skin, White, Croatia, New Zealand, Australia, America, Canada, Austria, Switzerland, Macedonia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Chile, Rose, Grapefruit, Dry, Sweet

GRAPES

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