If Cabernet Sauvignon is the loudest person at the party and Pinot Noir is the one holding court in the corner, Grenache is the one you didn't notice at first, and then couldn't stop talking to all night.

Nebbiolo is not a grape that whispers. It announces itself, through pale garnet hues, assertive tannins, and aromatics that seem to shift with every swirl of the glass. Best known as the backbone of Barolo and Barbaresco in Italy’s Piedmont region, Nebbiolo has long been considered one of the world’s most noble, and most misunderstood, grapes.

If Pinot Grigio is the friend who arrives early with energy and sparkle, Pinot Blanc is the one who shows up a little more quietly but ends up being surprisingly easy to love.

Sémillon is a bit of a chameleon in the wine world; sometimes it’s crisp and citrusy, other times it’s rich, honeyed, and lush, but there is so much more to this grape that makes it fascinating and, frankly, underappreciated. So, let's go!

This article is part one of a three-part feature on old bush vine Chenin Blanc from South Africa. Part 3 focuses on Chenin Blanc in South Africa today

This article is part one of a three-part feature on old bush vine Chenin Blanc from South Africa. Part 2 focuses on the history of South Africa government in wine and its impact on Chenin Blanc

This article is part one of a three-part feature on old bush vine Chenin Blanc from South Africa. Part 1 focuses on the history of South Africa and Chenin Blanc

Blaufränkisch (pronounced "blahw-frank-ish") is a red wine grape variety with deep roots in Central Europe, especially Austria and Hungary. This grape is known for producing versatile red wines, with an incredible profile on the palate