Wine Types

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Carignane/Mazuelo: A Spanish grape with many names

Many wine grapes have different names when grown in various parts of the world. That is especially true for Carignane, which is officially c

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Alicante Bouschet: An eccentric grape with a unique history

At one time, Alicante Bouschet was one of the most popular grapes planted in the United States. Learn about the history of this grape variet

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Making Rosé Wine: Tips from the Pros

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Black Spanish

This red grape variety has large to medium-sized loose clusters and can be quite vigorous and productive, producing large crops depending on

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Aligoté

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Sémillon

American wine consumers tend to believe if a white wine has been bottled then it is ready to drink. But not all white wines are meant to onl

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Petite Sirah

The clusters are small and dense. When you crush and de-stem, the color almost immediately begins to release from the skins.

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Viognier

Because Viognier offers so much in the way of fruit, body and aromatics, Viognier becomes a balancing act.

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Pinot Noir

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Quick Drinking Wine Kits

Strategies for getting the most out of wine you’re going to drink insanely young — like on bottling day, or even earlier.

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Malbec: Beyond Bordeaux

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Enjoying Dessert Wine Kits