Types of Wine

Carignan is a red grape varietal that originates from Spain, but is better known in the south of France. For a long time, it had a bit of a bad reputation as a thin, workhorse wine. This was mostly due … Read More

Albariño is a white wine grape, primarily grown in the northwest corner of the Iberian peninsula, in Portugal and Galicia. The two most prominent regions that make Albariño wine are Vinho Verde and Rías Baixas.  It’s typically very high in … Read More

Bobal has long been the second most popular red grape variety in Spain. However, it remains a dark horse in the international wine scene. It is native to Valencia, a region in South-East Spain that’s known for extremely high temperatures … Read More

Petite Sirah, neither ‘Petite’ nor ‘Syrah’, is a grape that produces inky-purple wines with full body, high tannins and high acidity. On the nose, heady aromas of juicy blueberries, rich dark chocolate and spicy black pepper intoxicate your senses.  First … Read More

Similarities of Riesling & Pinot Grigio Riesling and Pinot Grigio are two of the most popular white wine varietals in the world. They are both great wines for pairing with food due to the versatility of their flavors.  Pinot Grigio … Read More

Similarities of Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are both French varietals and are among the most famous white wines in the world.  They are light and crisp wines, best suited for growing in cool-climate regions. … Read More

Similarities of Sauvignon Blanc & Riesling Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are both characterful and food-friendly white wines and are enjoyed all across the world. They are usually light-bodied, though they can both end up being slightly fuller, depending on where … Read More

Similarities of Pinot Noir & Syrah / Shiraz Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz both originate from France. At home, they are known for being cool-climate grapes. Pinot Noir grows in the continental climate of Burgundy, and Syrah/Shiraz in the cooler, northern … Read More

Similarities of Chardonnay & Pinot Grigio Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio originated in the Burgundy region of France. Both wines have a bigger body compared to other types of white wine with smooth finishes. Aside from both wines being dry, medium … Read More

Similarities of Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are two of the most popular white wines in the world and can easily be found in both restaurants and stores that sell wine. Both originated in France and are … Read More