Silvaner (sil-VAHN-er)
Austrian variety, mostly neutral in character, that is a cross of savagnin with osterriechisch weiss,… Continue reading
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Sivi Pinot (SEE-vee PEE-noh)
Slovenian for pinot gris.
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Sultaniye
A seedless variety and the most planted grape variety in the world. Alas, the vast… Continue reading
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Robola (row-BO-la)
Grown principally on several Ionian islands of Greece. Makes powerful, lemony dry wines.
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Roditis (row-DEE-tis)
Old Greek variety with pink berries that has beget many clones. While no conclusive DNA… Continue reading
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Rolle (ROLL)
Native to Italy where it is known as vermentino. Grown in southern France, in particular… Continue reading
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Roter Veltliner (ROW-ter velt-LEEN-er)
Ancient, rather rare Austrian variety that can make powerful spicy whites (despite its name; roter… Continue reading
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Rotgipfler (ROT-gip-flur)
Austrian variety, the result of a natural cross between roter veltliner and savagin. A specialty… Continue reading
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Roussanne (rue-SAHN)
A variety of France’s northern Rhône, appreciated for its greater elegance in comparison to its… Continue reading
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Sämling (SAM-ling)
Also known as samling 88, grown in small amounts, principally in Austria. A cross of… 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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Sauvignon Gris (SO vin nyawn GREE)
A grayish pink skinned genetic mutation of sauvignon blanc (gris means “gray” in French). Less… Continue reading
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