There are so many grape varieties out there it can be hard to know where to begin. How do you know what they all taste like, what to pair them with and where to find them? In these wine guides, we dive into wine varieties giving you the key information you need. So you can learn what you love!
Have you tried Chenin Blanc before? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on a grape variety that really offers something for everyone. Whether you like still, sweet or sparkling wine, …
Have you tried Colombard before? I have to say this variety isn’t one I see all the often. I wonder if it is just that it isn’t commonly grown in …
Tannat may not be as well known as some other red wine varieties, but there are plenty of reasons to check it out! Originating in France, Tannat is the national …
Dolcetto is an Italian varied tied to the famous region of Piedmont in the northwest of Italy. Because of this, it is unfortunately often overshadowed by the region’s more famous …
Gewürztraminer may not be as well known as some of the other noble grapes, but it seriously delivers on flavour. Sometimes called the grown-up version of Moscato, this grape variety …
In early February it was Furmint Day and I realized I had never really done a deep dive into this grape. It’s not one that is well-known like a Chardonnay …
I started the Cheeky Vino as a way to explore my love of wine. A big part of that was learning more about wine and I did this through researching …
Durif may be a wine you haven’t heard of before, but you may have tasted it in a red blend. It isn’t well known, but if you’re after a brilliant …
Have you tried Carménère before? It may be famous today as Chile’s flagship red wine, but did you know this grape actually originated in Bordeaux? This variety has a seriously …
Chardonnay is an incredibly versatile wine variety. There is so much to discover beyond it’s reputation of being heavily oaked. Chardonnay can be beautifully refreshing and crisp, or delightful creamy. …