South Africa’s ‘signature’ grape, but grown also in smaller quantities in other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Israel, and the US Read more

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Sauvignon Blanc is grown worldwide, originating in France's Bordeaux and Loire Valley regions. Now also widely cultivated in New Zealand, particularly Marlborough, as well as California, Chile, Australia, and South Africa  Read more

Originating from Bordeaux, now grown in many countries and available as a varietal, but often used in blends, especially from right bank wines of the Bordeaux region of France Read more

Eastern European wine countries include Georgia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria, which are known for their long winemaking histories and unique indigenous grapes. Other countries in this region with growing wine industries are Croatia, Slovenia, Moldova, and Slovakia Read more

The Loire Valley’s flagship white and now the most widely planted grape in South Africa.  Can be both still and sparkling Read more

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Primarily grown in Argentina and France, with significant plantings also in Chile, the USA, Australia and South Africa Read more

A white wine which has been made from more than one variety of grape.  Many labels will tell you when more than one grape variety has been used. Commonly blended grape combinations are Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon (Bordeaux Blanc), Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne (Rhône Valley White) and blends for Champagne, and some cremants such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,… Read more

Rioja is a Spanish wine, primarily red and made from the Tempranillo grape, which is blended with other grapes like Garnacha. It is known for its soft fruit, oak influence, and aging potential, with styles ranging from young to aged (Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva). While predominantly red, Rioja also produces white and rosé wines.  Read more