Zinfandel (ZIN-fan-dell)
For decades, zinfandel was the most widely planted red grape in California until cabernet sauvignon… Continue reading
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Viognier (vee-oh-NYAY)
A Los Angeles restaurateur once described viognier this way: “If a good German riesling is… Continue reading
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Tempranillo (tem-pran-KNEE-oh)
Spain’s most famous red grape, tempranillo, makes a huge range of wine styles depending on… Continue reading
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Syrah (sear-AH)
Syrah has always reminded me of the kind of guy who wears cowboy boots with… Continue reading
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Sémillon (SEM-ee-yawn)
A friend once told me that sémillon always brought back his childhood memories of the… Continue reading
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Sauvignon Blanc
The name sauvignon comes from the French sauvage, meaning “wild.” It’s a fitting name for… Continue reading
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Sangiovese (san-gee-oh-VAY-zee)
Italy’s most famous grape, sangiovese is responsible for the three great wines of Tuscany: Chianti… Continue reading
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Riesling (REEZ-ling)
Riesling is considered by many—possibly even most—wine experts to be the most noble and unique… Continue reading
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Pinot Noir (PEE-no No-WAHR)
Thought to be more than two thousand years old, pinot noir (along with savagin and… Continue reading
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Pinot Gris (PEE-no gree)
Depending on where it is grown, pinot gris—“gray” pinot—can taste strikingly different. Ironically, the best… Continue reading
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Mourvèdre (moor-VED-rah)
If you were ever an English major, you’ll know what I mean by this: mourvèdre… Continue reading
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Nebbiolo (neb-ee-OH-low)
One of the oldest and most important varieties in Piedmont, Italy, “nibiol” was first mentioned… Continue reading
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