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Tempranillo 🍷 Photo by Holger Casselmann on Wikimedia Commons Tempranillo is a red wine grape with a history that dates back over 2,000 years, likely introduced to Spain by the Phoenicians. The name comes from the Spanish word “temprano,” meanin...
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Tannat 🍷 The Tannat (tahn-naht) grape originated in the Madiran region of South West France, where it has been grown for centuries. In the late 19th century, Basque immigrants carried the vine to Uruguay. Today, Tannat is the national signature grap...
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Syrah 🍷 The Syrah (Sih-RAH) grape was originally linked to ancient Persia or Egypt. However, DNA testing in 1998 proved that Syrah originated in France. It naturally occurred when two grape varieties from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Bla...
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Silvaner 🥂 Silvaner is an ancient white grape variety that originated in Austria. It is a natural cross between Traminer and Österreichisch-Weiß. From Austria, it spread to Germany, where it dates back to 1659 with plantings in Franconia. By the mid...
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Sémillon 🥂 Sémillon (seh-mee-yohn) is a yellow-skinned grape native to Bordeaux, France, where it has been grown for hundreds of years. The name likely comes from the local pronunciation of Saint-Émilion (san-tay meel-yohn). By the 1800s, the grap...
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Sauvignon Blanc 🥂 Last time we looked at Sauvignon Blanc - its history, aromas and flavors. Now, let’s take a look at two different growing regions for Sauvignon Blanc: California and New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine made from the same ...
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