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Sémillon: The Courtesan

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Sémillon gets its title because when lovingly produced it is downright sexy. Dry and sweet wines France, Sauternes, Bordeaux Blanc

The title is a reference to Chenin’s versatility. Chenin Blanc’s original home is the Loire Valley of France, especially the

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The great elegance and class of Viognier gives it its nickname. Viognier’s origin is in the northern section of the

We call Pinot Gris the “Two Faces” because the styles of Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio (the same grape), are

Riesling is produced all over the world of wine, but in general, it thrives in cool climates. Its home is

We call Sauvignon Blanc the “Pixie” because of its teasing, impish character. Sauvignon Blanc’s home territory is at the eastern

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What we call “white” wine grapes actually run from green to golden in color. We call these grapes and the

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The roads that brought Zinfandel to becoming California’s “own” wine grape were long and convoluted, which is why we call

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A little-used Bordeaux blending grape Introduced to Chile in 1850s and has become Chilean signature grape as varietal Late-ripening, does

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Cabernet Franc is one of the Bordeaux blending grapes It is a partner of Merlot in right bank Bordeaux blends