Grape Varietals
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Sangiovese is the red grape behind Chianti, Morellino and other iconic Italian wines. Balanced acidity and cherry fruit make it superbly food-friendly. We explain its taste, pairings and recommended bottles.
Cabernet Franc is a red grape with herb and violet aromas and a supple, lighter style. We explain how it differs from Cabernet Sauvignon, its regional styles, food pairings and how to choose.
Syrah (called Shiraz in Australia) is the black grape behind spicy, full-bodied reds with notes of black pepper and dark fruit. We explain the Syrah vs Shiraz difference, regional styles, food pairings and how to choose.
Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic, dry white with herb and citrus aromas. We explain the difference between Loire, New Zealand and Italy, what to pair it with, and how to choose, from an importer's point of view.
Chardonnay is the world's benchmark white-wine grape. Known as a chameleon, it changes dramatically with region and oak. We dig deep into oaked vs unoaked, regional styles like Burgundy and Napa, food pairings and how to choose.
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.