The Nerello Mascalese is often referred to as the ‘Pinot Noir of Sicily’ and that is no surprise as it shows the same level of elegance and long shelf life. This variety has been planted on the island ...

Glowing on the vine like illuminated pink gumdrops, Koshu grapes are a sight to behold. Native to Japan, where the pale pink ...

Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...

Any white grape can be used to make orange wine. The most common varieties used are Pinot Gris, Zibbibo (Muscat), Xarel-lo, and Macabeo, as well as a number of Georgian varieties (Rkatsiteli ...

You may not realise it, but some of the world’s most admired wines are blends – a mix of different grape varieties. Many of those with which you may be most familiar, including Bordeaux, Côte du Rhône ...

Pinot Noir could become more widely planted, while niche grape varieties such as Maréchal Foch, Vidal, Marquette, Albariño ...

Chardonnay without training wheels.” The versatile, affordable white wine is enjoying a resurgence among California winemakers, as well as some tuned-in customers. That’s good news for farmers 20 ...