Spotlight on a Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on February 11, 2009 - Filed Under Sauvignon Blanc, Spotlight on a Varietal, White Wine, Wine Articles | Leave a Comment
A white wine from the Sauvignon Blanc grape (vitis vinifera), the name for this wine comes from the French words for “wild” (sauvage) and “white” (blanc). Grown around the world, this grape thrives in sunny locations that don’t get overly hot.
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A white wine featuring a range of flavors, the taste of this grape, and [...]
Spotlight on a Varietal: Pinot Noir
Posted on January 11, 2009 - Filed Under California Wine, Dry Wines, French Wine, Pinot Noir, Spotlight on a Varietal, Wine Articles | 3 Comments
A red wine produced from the pinot noir grape (vitis vinifera), the wine is derived from the French words for “pine” and “black”, referring to the pine cone shaped clusters and the dark coloring of the grape bunches. Grown around the world, though mostly in cooler regions, Pinot Noir is quickly becoming one of [...]
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