grapes
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In the vast modern world of wine, certain grape varieties have always held the spotlight—Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, to name a few. However, behind these household names lies a treasure trove of forgotten grape varieties, once popular but gradually overshadowed by changing preferences and market demands. Today, a growing number of passionate winemakers…
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Let’s chat grapes, shall we? In the intricate world of viticulture, the terms hybrid grapes, crossings, and grape parents often crop up, each playing a unique role in the creation of the wines we love. To appreciate the nuanced flavors and characteristics in your glass, it helps to understand the differences between these terms. Let’s…
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It’s true that these grapes don’t have a lot to do with each other, other than origins in France. However, it could be said that they are both varieties that have fallen out of favor but are finding a resurgence of interest in recent years–albeit in regions that aren’t their original homes. Learn more about…
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This summer has definitely been the summer of Portuguese wines for me. I was lucky enough to participate in a lovely tasting with Wines of Alentejo earlier this month. It was wonderful to get to know this hot region in Portugal & its wines better (like this bottle of Esporão Colheita branco, which I just…
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I’m not a complete convert by any means, but I was recently pleasantly surprised by some of the Muscadine wines I tasted in Florida when I visited San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine. If you are from the Southeast United States, you may be well versed in the many uses for Muscadine grapes. These native…
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More hybrid grapes! How exciting! I’ve been getting a bit more into the “east coast” grapes lately on Winetraveler.com. This comes mainly from my love of Virginia wine and my experiences in that state getting to know these grapes about 10 years ago. Wouldn’t it be nice to have so many beautiful wineries close by…
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It’s true that certain grape varietals require a certain climate to produce quality wine. In fact, climate determines whether grapes can survive well at all. There is a very scientific reason that grape vines grow the best only between certain latitudes – 30-50 degrees in each hemisphere — and this has a lot to do…