• Wine Types / Varietals
  • Albariño
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chardonnay
  • Chianti
  • Malbec
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Noir
  • Tempranillo
  • Riesling
  • Sangiovese
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sparkling
  • Zinfandel
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Wine Types / Varietals

Every grape variety has a colorful history and a unique influence on the wine it produces. Have you ever wondered where and how wine grapes are grown?  How do they impact the flavor in the bottle?  Get to know the grapes in your glass with our wine varietals guide – from Albariño to  Zinfandel, and everything in between.

Wine Fact:  The juice from a wine grape is a deceiving indicator of a wine’s color. Grape juice is neither red nor white; in fact, it is colorless. The color of a wine is derived from its contact with the skins of the grape.  During maceration, the grape skins remain in contact with the juice, infusing it with pigment and creating the range of hues found in red wine.

Albariño
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Chianti
Malbec
Merlot
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Tempranillo
Riesling
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Shiraz/Syrah
Sparkling
Zinfandel