Grape Varietals
Chardonnay is the great white grape born in Burgundy and grown all over the world. From the "heavy oaky white" myth to oaked vs unoaked, its Pinot x Gouais Blanc family tree, 7 regional styles, Japanese food pairings, and the Sicilian (¥3,960) and Napa (¥7,150) bottles you can drink at Swirl.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red-wine grape, known for firm tannins and cassis aromas. We bust the 'too tannic' myth and cover its regional styles, food pairings and how to choose.
Pinot Noir: the Burgundy-born red wine grape with pale colour and red-berry aromas. Regional style comparison (Burgundy, NZ, California) with price ranges and food pairings, explained by a sommelier.
A wine's flavour is decided by its grape. We introduce the main varieties Swirl carries — Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and more — with character, taste and food pairings.