Grapes

Enjoy your favorite varietals or explore some new ones. (See "Wine Folly Grapes" under Learning tab for more ideas.)

Grapes

Chardonnay

The most widely recognized grape variety, this neutral grape can be transformed by the winemaker into a variety of styles from crisp citrus to oak infused butter bombs.

Pinot Grigio / Gris

Italian Pinot Grigio is described as “Sauvignon Blanc without the grassy quality”. Pinot Gris from Alsace and Oregon is more full bodied and often compared to unoaked Chardonnay.

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is highly aromatic and distinctive aromas vary widely depending on terrior and wine making. Its crisp acidity makes it a very food friendly white wine.

Chenin Blanc

Native to the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc is a fruity, floral, easy to drink white wine with clean, fresh flavors and zesty acidity.

Cabernet Sauvignon

From Bordeaux to Alsace and Burgundy to Rhone. Taste wines from the world's most recognized regions that are known for earthy and mineral-driven wines.

Malbec

From its spiritual home in Cahors France to Mendoza Argentina this red finds a place in beautiful blends as well as a single varietal.

Merlot

Merlot is loved for its supple texture and forward fruit characteristics. The qualities that make it a great blending grape also make it an ideal match for many foods.

Pinot Noir

At home in Burgundy, Willamette Valley, and cooler regions of California, the "heartbreak grape" is finicky. At its best it is delicate, complex, and delicious.

Sangiovese

Sangiovese is known as the main grape of Chianti. Often used in blends, Sangiovese is increasingly seen as a stand-alone varietal. Brunello anyone?

Syrah / Shiraz

Syrah is the main red grape in Northern Rhone and is the "S" in GSM wines of Southern Rhone. Known as Shiraz in Australia, it is ideally suited to growing "down under". Powerful wine!!

Zinfandel

Known as Primativo in Italy and "California's Mystery Grape", Zinfandel's spice, black fruit, and acidity make it a very fun and food friendly wine.

Blind Tasting

Care to challenge your wine palate? Is it Cabernet or Merlot? Is it Old World or New? Have some fun with a blind tasting!