Heard it through the Grapevine
Grenache is one of the world’s most widely planted red grapes that are important to produce red wines, but it also makes some delightful Rosé wines too. Find out all about this varietals Rhône roots and our pick from around the world.
Paying homage to this much-loved grape the world over! Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in all of the world’s major winemaking regions, from Argentina to Australia, Europe to China. The largest grower of this varietal is none other than the country in which it originated, France, with over 55,000 hectares planted! Now of international grape status, Find out why this grape is renowned worldwide.
One for the diary for all Pinot Noir lovers! Learn more about the Pinot Noir grape varietal, where its name comes from and find out why it is one of the most challenging grapes to grow!
Malbec, a purple grape variety used to make red wine, tends to have an inky dark colour and robust tannins. It is also only one of the six grapes permitted in red wine blends from Bordeaux. A grape that is susceptible to various grape diseases and frost, find out how Argentina saved the humble Malbec grape.
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.