White wine is generally made from white grapes, although white grapes can be anything from pale green to gold or pink. Surprisingly, white wine can also be made from red grapes, with sparkling white produced from a variety of grapes (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier), two of which are red. The difference between red and white wine […]
Red wine, not surprisingly, is made from black grapes. What may be more surprising, is all black grapes can actually also make white wine. Sparkling wine is generally produced from a variety of 3 grapes, 2 of which are black (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier). The juice from most black grapes is greenish-white, with the […]
Merlot is a variety of red wine, dark blue in colour and is often seen as a single varietal and as a blend. According to Forbes, in 2018, it was the world’s second most planted wine grape, covering 266,000 hectares internationally. It is also the most widely planted varietal in France, accounting for 14% of the […]
Shiraz is possibly one of the most well-known red wine varieties globally. It is known as Syrah in most parts of the world except Australia and South Africa. It was one of the original varieties brought into Australia, with vineyards dating back to 1843. Australia has the world’s oldest Shiraz vines, which are still in production at Langmeil’s Freedom Vineyard in […]
Pinot Noir is a variety of red wine grapes grown in many world wine regions but predominantly in cooler climates. The grape is primarily associated with the Burgundy region of France but has found a definite home here in Australia and New Zealand. As well as single varietals, the grape is also known for being one […]
Riesling is a white wine varietal which originated in the Rhine region in Germany but is now grown all over the world. The character and style of the wine are greatly influenced by the country and region in which it is grown, and you will see a range of styles from bone dry to incredibly […]
Semillon is a white wine varietal originating in France. It is the key varietal in Sauternes, an un-fortified honeyed dessert wine from Bordeaux, made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Whilst the varietal can stand on its own it is often blended with other varieties, notably Sauvignon Blanc, to form the very popular Semillon Sauvignon Blanc […]
Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned wine grape originating from the Bordeaux region of France and the parent, alongside Cabernet Franc, of Cabernet Sauvignon, after a natural crossing in the 17th Century. It is generally light-bodied with high acidity and is affectionally called Sav Blanc in Australia. Every region produces different flavour profiles dependent on soil […]
Chardonnay is a white wine variety originating from the Burgundy region in France. The grape takes its name from the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region. It is also one of the three main varieties used in the production of Champagne (the alternates being Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier). According to Forbes, in 2018, Chardonnay was the world’s fifth […]
