|
Color |
Grape |
Notes |
|
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 |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
|
Red |
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape |
Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening. |
|
Red |
Pinotage Grape |
Grape notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Is a cross between Pinot noir and Cinsaut. |
|
White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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|
White |
Chenin Blanc Grape |
Grape notes: Susceptibility to Noble Rot. Suitable for late harvest (vendanges tardives) |
|
White |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |