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  Verdelho: More than Madeira

  Verdelho is the most widely planted grape on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

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  Tempranillo: Spanish nobility

  Tempranillo is the predominant black grape variety from the northern wine region of Spain we know as the Rioja, and other regions of the Ibe

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  Colombard: Crisp and versatile

  Despite its innocuous character, Colombard is a good choice for home winemakers, as it is easy to work with and allows for a wide scope of t

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  Sauvignon Blanc: The ‘wild white”

  Sauvignon Blanc originated in the Loire Valley of France, and people started cultivating it as a wine grape starting sometime in the 19th ce

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  Grenache: An international blender

  In the vineyard, Grenache is extremely vigorous and needs a long growing season to mature all of its fruit.

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  Riesling: German nobility

  To this day, I consider that Riesling vintage one of the best wines I ever made, and I wish I could find a bottle or two in my cellar to tas

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  Merlot: Noble grape of Bordeaux

  . . . Merlot is the most common grape variety grown in France with about 280,000 acres.

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  Nero d’Avola: The red grape of Sicily

  . . . Sicily’s legacy of red wine is all about Nero d’Avola, second only to Catarratto Bianco. There are almost 18,000 hectares (about 4

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  Marquette: A hardy cold-climate hybrid

  If you are looking for a cold-tolerant red grape, Marquette might be the varietal for you. Bred in Minnesota, this hybrid can withstand temp

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  Montepulciano

  To understand Montepulciano the grape, you also have to understand the difference with Montepulciano the place. Chik Brenneman takes you on

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  Versatile Viognier

  It was not long ago that Viognier was almost an extinct grape varietal. Luckily for wine fans, both grape growers and winemakers have learne

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  Cabernet Sauvignon: Master Class

  Grab a seat, take out your pencil, and get ready for an introduction into the master class on the world’s most popular grape. Guest lectur