Grape Of The Week: Trebbiano

Trebbiano is a name for a group of white grapes, some of which are unrelated to each other. The primary varieties are Trebbiano Abruzzese, found in Abruzzo Italy, and Trebbiano Toscana, which origi...

Grape Of The Week: Catarratto

A grape native to Sicily, Catarratto is a high-yielding white wine grape that is light and easy to drink. Often found in blends, Marsala wine, and Vermouth, Catarratto is spread across about 29,500...

Grape Of The Week: Malbec

A fantastic alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, Malbec, also known as Cot, is a thick-skinned red grape that originated in France. With a total acreage of just over 97,000, Argentina was M...

Grape Of The Week: Viognier

A grape that provided a new tasting experience from oaky Chardonnays and the high acidity that can be found in Sauvignon Blancs, Viognier was on the verge of extinction before it was discovered, wi...

Grape Of The Week: Cinsault

A grape of many names, Cinsault is known by different monikers based on where it’s grown. Amongst its synonyms, Cinsault is known as Samsó, or Sinsó, in Spain, and Hermitage in South Africa. 

Grape Of The Week: Touriga Nacional

A thick-skinned red grape native to Portugal, Touriga Nacional was named after the town Tourigo. Originally used in Port wines, Touriga Nacional can be found in single varietal wines that tend to b...

Grape Of The Week: Cabernet Sauvignon

An offspring of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine grape that originates from Bordeaux, France. Featured in various blends, Cabernet Sauvignon can be found in: Bor...

Grape Of The Week: Corvina

A thick-skinned red grape, Corvina, or Corvina Veronese, is most commonly found in Italy, with a smattering of plantings in Argentina and Australia. Often confused with Corvinone, DNA profiling pro...

Grape Of The Week: Carignan

Originally thought to be a wine of low quality, Carignan was known for being a great value buy. Now, as the vineyards’ vines age, Carignan is finally being recognized for its quality as well. If yo...

Grape Of The Week: Mauzac

An indigenous grape found in the southwest of France, Mauzac thrives in dry, warm climates with strong winds. Around 1600 hectares are dedicated to Mauzac, as it’s mostly been superseded by more po...