Malbec is the well known grape from Argentina, but why does it deserve nearly noble status.
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Nearly noble grape varieties: Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest grape varieties and parent to many other varieties, in…
The regions which make Cava
Which regions is Cava made in and what qualities do they add to the wine?
The grape varieties in Cava
Which grape varieties can go into Cava and what do they each bring to the blend?
Nearly noble grape varieties: Bacchus
Bacchus - named after the god of wine. But is it a nearly noble grape? In…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Glera
In this post we explore the main ingredient of Prosecco, the Glera grape. We ask is…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Viognier
Perfumed, fully bodied, exotic, rich, bold, and sweet with a golden tan. Find out why the…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Gewürztraminer
The virtually unpronounceable Gewürztraminer has a long name, a big nose and loves an Indian or…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Sémillon
Nearly noble grape varieties: Sémillon If you are a fan of white Bordeaux wines (and why…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli - relatively unheard of, but prolifically planted. In this post we discover why.
Nearly noble grape varieties: Furmint
Nearly noble grape varieties: Furmint You may not be familiar with the Furmint grape, unless you’re…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Chenin Blanc
In this post we explore whether Chenin Blanc deserves Nearly Noble Status.
Nearly Noble Grape Varieties: Introduction
What are nearly noble grape varieties? In this post we'll explore that question and more...