Wine Grapes
These articles provide over views of various grapes and the wines they produce.
A Malbec for Everyone 
Some people drink only reds. Other people will only drink white. I can honestly say that I used to be that way. Since becoming a wine editor, I have tried to get out of the red rut and broaden my wine horizons and try other things. This is a wine I have found that everyone will like . . . Chardonnay
Essential information about one of the world´s most popular wines. Chardonnay Revelation
An almost extinct grape is the parent of Chardonnay and some of the world’s most famous varieties. Peter F May tracked it down in Australia.
Chenin Blanc - a Versatile Wine Grape
Chenin Blanc is a white grape variety that makes reliable and sometimes stunning wines at reasonable prices, and yet it is unfashionable, says Peter F May. Good Wines from Poor Soil
Vines planted in poor growing conditions produce good wines. Peter F May explains why. Grapes and Vines
Eating seedless grapes gets Peter F May thinking about where wine grape come from Italian White Wines
Explore Italy through these great whites. Merlot
What makes this one of the worlds most popular wines? Norton, The American Wine
Norton is a true American grape variety because it originated in America rather than being brought from Europe. And, rarely for a native American grape variety, it makes an excellent wine, says Peter F May Pinot Gris from Alsace
Along the border of Germany lies the region of Alsace. It is a unique region that is neither German nor French - It´s Alsacien! Pinot Noir - The Heartbreak Grape
What is it about Pinot Noir that makes it special? This ancient variety tempts and allures. Peter F May thinks that clones are the key to understanding it. Shiraz / Syrah
A friendly wine that hails from down under or from France. The Other White Wines
When your bored with Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Chardonnay what can you do? Try these other great whites. Vines and Roses
There are good reasons why rose bushes are planted at the end of vine rows, Peter F May was told. But he wasn’t convinced and a vineyard stroll threw new light on the matter. Viognier Wine
Viognier is a fashionable white wine now, but not so long ago the variety has almost vanished. Peter F May tells how a very rare and obscure grape suddenly gained world-wide popularity. What Are Wine Varietals?
In wine speak, we talk about grape varieties. What are these varietals? What is Carmenere Wine?
Carmenere was lost and forgotten but now it's back. If you like Merlot you'll love Carmenere, says Peter F May. What Is Malbec Wine?
Malbec has found fame and fortune in Argentina, a long way from its home in France where the traditional growers are taking notice. What is Phylloxera?
Mention Phylloxera among grape growers and a shudder will pass down their spines. What is this deadly pest? What is Pinot Grigio?
Pinot Grigio is a wine that has become very popular in recent years. Peter F May looks deeper into this grape variety Wine Grapes and Soil
Just as different flowers flourish under different growing conditions, so do grapes. There is an intregal relationship between soil and grape. Wine Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Wine Site Map
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