|
Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
|
Red |
Grenache / Grenacha Grape |
Grape notes: Often used to make Roses. Often blended with Syrah or Tempranillo. Thin skin; late ripening. Garnacha in Spain; all elsewhere Grenache. Resistant to heat. |
|
Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
|
Red |
Mourvèdre Grape |
Grape notes: Needs a lot of heat to ripen. |
|
Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
|
White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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|
White |
Clairette Blanche Grape |
Grape notes: Often has high sugar levels. |
|
White |
Grenache Blanc Grape |
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|
White |
Piquepoul Grape |
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White |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |