The Guide To Drinking & Enjoying Wine

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Types Of Wines & Grapes

What is Merlot wine?
Merlot

Learn more about this single-varietal and blending grape.

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What is Gruner Veltliner?
Grüner Veltliner

An Austrian white wine grape.

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What is Gewurztraminer wine?
Gewürztraminer

A slight sweetness without the overwhelming sugar of dessert wines.

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Gamay Wine Poured into Glasses
Gamay

This relatively unknown grape produces easy-to-drink, floral red wines.

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Falanghia Wine Grapes
Falanghina

Traced back to the 7th century in the Italian countryside

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what is Chenin Blanc?
Chenin Blanc

Originating from the Loire Valley of France all the way back to the 9th century.

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Sparkling Wine on Edge
Asti Spumante: Sparkling Wine 101 Guide

Learn about the wine produced by the oldest grape varietal in the world.

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What is Barbera Wine?
Barbera d'Asti vs. Barbera d'Alba

Learn the differences between Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba and why you should be enjoying both!

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What is Blaufrankisch wine?
Blaufränkisch

A dry, deep purple wine from Austria.

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White Blends

White Blends

White wine has existed for over 2500 years. Learn more about white blends!

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