Grape Guides

Agiorgitiko

Discover Agiorgitiko, one of Greece’s most widely planted red grapes: flavor profile, best regions, food pairings, and serving tips in plain English.

Aglianico

Discover what Aglianico tastes like, where it grows best, how to serve it, and what to eat with it: your plain-English guide to one of Italy's great reds.

Barbera

Discover what Barbera tastes like, where the best bottles come from, how to serve it, and which foods it loves: a practical guide to one of Italy's great reds.

Blaufränkisch

Discover what Blaufränkisch tastes like, where it grows best, how to serve it, and which foods to pair it with in this plain-English guide.

Bonarda

Discover what Bonarda tastes like, where it grows best, how to serve it, and what foods it loves. Argentina's second-most-planted red grape deserves a spot in

Cabernet Franc

Discover what Cabernet Franc tastes like, where it shines, and what to eat with it: a plain-English guide to one of wine's most versatile red grapes.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover what Cabernet Sauvignon tastes like, where the best bottles come from, how to serve it, and what to pair it with: like a knowledgeable friend.

Carignan

Discover what Carignan tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and which foods to pair it with in this plain-English guide.

Carmenère

Discover what Carmenère tastes like, where it grows best, and what to eat with it: your complete guide to Chile's signature red grape.

Dolcetto

Discover what Dolcetto tastes like, which regions make the best bottles, and exactly what to eat alongside this underrated Italian red.

Gamay

Discover what Gamay tastes like, where it comes from, and what to eat with it: a practical guide to one of the most food-friendly reds around.

Grenache

Grenache delivers ripe raspberry, strawberry, and white pepper in a soft, generous red: here's everything you need to pour it with confidence.

Malbec

Discover what Malbec tastes like, why Argentina made it famous, and which foods bring out the best in this inky, plum-rich red wine.

Mencía

Discover what mencía tastes like, where it grows best, how to serve it, and what to eat with it. Your practical guide to this underrated Spanish red.

Merlot

Discover what Merlot tastes like, its best regions from Bordeaux to Napa, how to serve it, and which foods bring out the best in this beloved red wine.

Montepulciano

Montepulciano is Italy's underrated dark-fruited red: learn what it tastes like, which regions to seek out, and the best food pairings in this practical guide.

Mourvèdre

Discover what Mourvèdre tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and which foods bring out its wild, savory best in this friendly, no-fluff guide.

Nebbiolo

What does Nebbiolo taste like, where does it grow best, and what should you eat with it? A plain-English guide to Italy's most demanding red grape.

Negroamaro

Discover what Negroamaro tastes like, where it grows, and what to eat with it, a plain-English guide to Puglia's most characterful red grape.

Nerello Mascalese

Discover what Nerello Mascalese tastes like, where it grows, how to serve it, and food pairings. Your guide to Sicily's most exciting red grape.

Nero d'Avola

Discover what Nero d'Avola tastes like, where it grows best, how to serve it, and which foods to pair it with: your practical guide to Sicily's flagship red.

Petit Verdot

Discover what Petit Verdot tastes like, where it grows best, and which foods bring out its dark fruit, violet, and leather character.

Petite Sirah

Discover what Petite Sirah tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and exactly what to eat with it: from Paso Robles to your dinner table.

Pinot Noir

Pinot noir is light-bodied, low-tannin, and endlessly complex: learn what it tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and what to eat with it.

Pinotage

Discover what Pinotage tastes like, where to find the best bottles, and which foods pair perfectly with South Africa's signature red grape.

Sagrantino

What is Sagrantino? Discover what this bold Umbrian red tastes like, where it comes from, and which foods bring out the best in it.

Sangiovese

Discover what Sangiovese tastes like, where to find the best bottles, and which foods pair perfectly with Italy's most celebrated red grape.

St. Laurent

St. Laurent is Austria's silky, aromatic red grape. Learn what it tastes like, where it grows best, how to serve it, and what to eat with it.

Syrah

Discover what Syrah tastes like, which regions are famous for it, and what foods to pair: your plain-English guide to a seriously rewarding grape.

Tannat

Discover what Tannat tastes like, where it thrives, and what to eat with it. A plain-English guide to one of wine's most powerful, rewarding reds.

Tempranillo

Discover what Tempranillo tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and which foods to pair it with: a plain-English guide to Spain's noble grape.

Touriga Nacional

Discover what Touriga Nacional tastes like, where it grows best, and how to serve and pair this powerhouse Portuguese red grape.

Xinomavro

Discover what xinomavro tastes like, where it comes from, and which foods pair with this tannic, complex Greek red grape variety.

Zinfandel

Zinfandel is California's signature red grape: bold, spicy, and versatile. Learn what it tastes like, where to find the best bottles, and what to eat with it.

Zweigelt

Curious about Zweigelt? Learn what this juicy Austrian red tastes like, where it grows best, and what foods to pair it with.

Albariño

Discover what Albariño tastes like, where the best bottles come from, how to serve it, and what foods it loves: your plain-English guide to this Spanish white.

Assyrtiko

Discover what Assyrtiko tastes like, where it comes from, and how to serve it. Your complete guide to Greece's most electric white wine grape.

Chardonnay

Discover what Chardonnay really tastes like, why oaked vs. unoaked matters, which regions to explore, and what foods to pair it with: all in plain English.

Chenin Blanc

Dry, sparkling, or honeyed dessert wine: Chenin Blanc does it all. Learn what it tastes like, where to find the best bottles, and what to eat with it.

Cortese

What does Cortese taste like, where does it come from, and what should you eat with it? A plain-English guide to Piedmont's brightest white grape.

Falanghina

What is Falanghina? Discover how this ancient Campanian white wine tastes, where to find it, and what to eat with it.

Fiano

Discover what Fiano tastes like, where it grows best, and what to eat with it. A warm, practical guide to one of Southern Italy's most rewarding white grapes.

Friulano

What is Friulano? Learn what it tastes like, which regions make the best bottles, how to serve it, and what to eat alongside this underrated Italian white.

Garganega

Discover what Garganega tastes like, why Soave Classico is its spiritual home, and which foods bring out the best in this elegant Italian white grape.

Gewürztraminer

Lychee, rose petal, ginger spice: learn what Gewürztraminer tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and exactly what to eat with it.

Godello

Discover what Godello tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and what to eat with it. Your plain-English guide to Spain's most exciting white grape.

Greco

Discover what Greco tastes like, where it grows best, and what to eat with it. A plain-English guide to one of southern Italy's most rewarding white grapes.

Grenache Blanc

Discover Grenache Blanc: taste profile, growing regions, and food pairings. A guide to France's fifth most planted white grape variety since the 1980s.

Grillo

Discover what Grillo tastes like, where it comes from, and what to eat with it. Sicily's versatile white grape is crisp, aromatic, and easy to love.

Grüner Veltliner

What is Grüner Veltliner, what does it taste like, and where does the best come from? A plain-English guide to Austria's most-planted white grape.

Marsanne

Discover what Marsanne tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and what to eat with it. A plain-English guide to this rewarding Rhône white.

Melon de Bourgogne

Discover what Melon de Bourgogne tastes like, why Muscadet is its famous expression, where to find the best bottles, and what to eat with it.

Moscato

Discover what moscato tastes like, which regions make the best bottles, and which foods pair perfectly with this lightly sweet, aromatic white wine.

Pinot Blanc

Discover what Pinot Blanc tastes like, where it thrives, and which foods make it sing: a plain-English guide for curious wine drinkers.

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio demystified: what it tastes like, how Italian and Alsatian styles differ, which regions to seek out, and what to eat alongside it.

Riesling

What is Riesling, what does it taste like, and where do the best bottles come from? Your plain-English guide to the grape that does everything.

Roussanne

Roussanne is a rich, aromatic white wine with honey, pear, and herbal-tea flavors. Learn what it tastes like, where it thrives, and what to eat with it.

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon blanc explained: flavor profiles from grassy Loire to tropical Marlborough, the best regions to explore, food pairings, and serving tips.

Sémillon

Dry or lusciously sweet, Sémillon is one of wine's most versatile white grapes. Learn what it tastes like, where it shines, and what to eat with it.

Torrontés

Discover Torrontés: Argentina's signature aromatic white wine. Learn what it tastes like, the best regions to look for, and perfect food pairings.

Verdejo

Discover what Verdejo tastes like, why Rueda is its heartland, how to serve it, and which foods it loves: your guide to Spain's most characterful dry white.

Vermentino

Vermentino: Italy's sun-drenched white with citrus zest, crushed almond, and saline snap. Learn what to pair it with and which regions to seek.

Viognier

Discover what Viognier tastes like, where the best bottles come from, and which foods bring out its lush, floral character. Your guide to this aromatic white.

Viura

Discover what Viura tastes like, where it grows, and what to pair with it. Your guide to one of Spain's most planted white grapes you've probably never ordered.