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Gewürztraminer Gewürztraminer (guh-VURZT-tra-mee-ner) has been around for centuries in Europe and prized for its wines with intense floral aromas. Its name is derived from the German word “Gewürz,” meaning “spice” or “perfumed,” reflecting its bold...
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Gamay 🍷 Gamay (gam-may), commonly referred to as Gamay Beaujolais, is almost entirely grown in France and Beaujolais (in the Loire Valley) is its home. Gamay is a natural cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc (a very obscure grape). But, a dire...
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Dolcetto 🍷 Dolcetto(dol-chet-to) is a black wine grape variety almost exclusively grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. While its name translates to “little sweet one” the wines produced from this grape are anything but sweet and actually...
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Colombard (or Colombar) Photo from Pancrat on Wikimedia Commons The name Colombard likely comes from the French word for dove, “colombe”. Legend has it that the grape was so named because its white, dusty berries match the color of a dove’s pluma...
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Cinsault 🍷 Cinsault (sin-so) is also known as “Cinsaut.” Cinsault vines have been grown for centuries in southern France, making it one of the oldest grape varieties found in the region. It has traditionally been used in Southern Rhône blends alon...
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Chenin Blanc Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape variety that has been cultivated in France for nearly 1300 years. It is most commonly associated with France’s Loire Valley. French documents first mention Chenin Blanc as early as the year 845, and ...
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