Heard it through the Grapevine
The green skinned grape which originated from Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc most likely received its name from the French words sauvage -"wild" and blanc -"white". This ‘Wild White’ grape is also possible a distant relative from the Savagnin. Now grown the world over and depending on the climate, the flavour can range from aggressively grassy to sweetly tropical.
Vinified in a variety of styles, Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular noble grapes’. Originating from Burgundy, now grown in all four corners of world from England to New Zealand and back again. We look into its history and discovered a few fun facts along the way.
A grape that is undoubtedly the world's most versatile grape, which is produced in various styles including dessert wines. Chenin Blanc hails from the old-world, but most comfortable in the new world nowadays, where it flourishes under the warmer climates. Chenin Blanc is a wine for all occasions.