September 21, 2011
If you are a fan of big red wines made from the Nebbiolo grape, such as Barolo, or Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre blends such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape then you may find the Durif grape to your liking. This historic Rhone grape is now rarely seen in France but is starting to make its name in Australia [...]
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February 18, 2009
The colour of red wines varies tremendously, yet it is not their flavour that separates them but the presence of tannins, which intensify the “mouthfeel”. The most popular red wine grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo and Zinfandel. Syrah is the grape responsible for the fine wines of the [...]
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