Grape Of The Week: Sangiovese

A grape scarcely found outside of Italy, Sangiovese is thought to be derived from the Latin “sanguis Jovis” which means “blood of Jupiter.” A bit of an opportunist, Sangiovese alters its genetics t...

Grape Of The Week: Blaufränkisch

One of Austria’s most famous and beloved grapes, Blaufränkisch has been around since the Middle Ages. Thrives in colder climates, Blaufränkisch is also produced in upstate New York, Washington stat...

Grape Of The Week: Pinot Noir

One of the oldest grapes in the world, Pinot Noir has been around since Roman times. Produced in most of the wine regions around the world, Pinot Noir can be made into red, rosé, white, and sparkli...

Grape Of The Week: Merlot

It’s not often that a grape is made, broken, and then remade by pop culture, but that’s the case with Merlot. After a ‘60 Minutes’ episode where a doctor essentially stated a glass of red wine a da...

Grape Of The Week: Bonarda

The second most planted grape in Argentina, Bonarda originates from Savoie, France where it is known as Douce Noir, or Charbono in Napa Valley.

Grape Of The Week: Hondarrabi Zuri

Named after a town in Basque, Hondarrabi Zuri is the dominant white grape in Basque, Spain. Although similar in name, Hondarrabi Zuri is not related to its red counterpart, Hondarrabi Beltza. With ...

Grape Of The Week: Pelaverga

A rare red grape from Piedmont, Pelaverga makes light-colored wines with a distinctive strawberry aroma which is normally associated with fruitier Pinot Noirs.

Grape Of The Week: Vermentino

If you love Sauv. Blancs, you’re going to enjoy Vermentino! An Italian grape thought to be a sub-variety of Malvasia, Vermentino tends to be light-bodied and dry but complex.

Grape Of The Week: Muller-Thurgau

A happy accident, Muller-Thurgau is a cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royale grapes. It was produced with the aim of combining all the advantages of Riesling while hoping it would ripen earlier.

Grape Of The Week: Pinot Blanc

While Pinot Blanc is widely grown, it never has a leading role in the world of wine. A mutation of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc wines mostly originate from northern Italy, Germany, and Alsace, France.