Wines are generally named after either the variety of grape they are made from Merlot, Chardonnay, Grenache , or the region where they are made Bordeaux, Champagne. Chardonnay is a green grape variety that is used to make white wine worldwide. The Chardonnay grape originates from the Burgundy region of France, but is now grown anywhere in the world where wine is made. The grape itself is somewhat neutral in flavor. As a result, many of the flavors found in Chardonnay wines are a result of how it was grown and processed.
Chardonnay wines tend to be medium or light bodied, with acidic fruit flavors such as citrus and melon. Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape variety that is originally from the Loire region of France. The wine is now cultivated around the world, and is very commonly grown in South Africa. Due to the high acidity of Chenin Blanc grapes, they can be used to make a variety of wines ranging from very dry, to very sweet dessert style wines.
Chenin Blancs are generally dry and acidic, with apple and sometimes floral flavors. Gewurztraminer is an aromatic, pinkish red grape that is used to make white wines.
It is a very old variety that is believed to have originated in the area of Europe around Switzerland, Austria, and northern Italy. Gewurztraminer is now grown in suitable climates worldwide, mainly North America and Australia.
Gewurztraminer wine is known to have floral flavors and aromas, particularly of rose, as well as a sweet, delicate taste. Moscato Mos-cato The moscato variety belongs to the muscat family of grapes - and so do moscatel and muscat ottonel. Food pairings: Moscato shows best on its own: without a proper dish but sweet wines will pair with dessert.
Typical taste : often sweet and always fruity , with a characteristic grapefruity and musky aroma. Moscato wines are easily recognizable to anyone who has tasted a Muscat table grape. Pinot grigio Pee-no gree-zo Food pairings: versatile. Districts: pinot grigio is planted extensively in the Venezia and Alto Adige regions of Italy. Pinot grigio is also grown in the western coastal regions of the U. It is called malvoisie in the Loire Valley and pinot gris in the rest of France.
Similar aliases are used in the german settled regions of Australia. Typical taste : crisp , dry wines with good acid "bite" are typically made in Italy and Germany.
Oregon or Alsace Pinot Gris shows aromatic , fruity flavors. Pairing with food is more difficult because Alsatian winemakers leave the grapes on the vine much longer. The perfume in Alsatian Pinot Gris makes it especially well suited for Thai or spicy Chinese cuisine. It can fit Asian food, pork and grilled sausages. West Coast, and New York. Typical taste in varietal wine: fruity flavors with aromas of rose petals, peaches, lychees, and allspice. Riesling Rees-ling Food pairings: dry versions go well with fish, chicken and pork dishes.
The crispiness of a Riesling works very well with tuna and salmon while the acidity level intermingles with the slight smokiness of the eel and cuts through the layers of spicier Japanese foods. Districts: the classic German grape of the Rhine and Mosel, riesling grows in all wine regions.
Germany's great Rieslings are usually made slightly sweet, with steely acidity for balance. It offers up flavours of apricot, white peach and sage, which complement a wide variety of foods. A chilled glass of Moscato is the perfect party starter, and it's a fun choice for mixing in sangrias, punches and fruity wine cocktails. Its sweetness is the ideal match for foods that are salty, spicy, bitter or highly aromatic. For dinner, enjoy it with your favourite fiery foods, such as Thai green curry or grilled shrimp tacos.
Or save a bottle to enjoy with dessert! Moscato has the ideal sweetness level to make any dessert — from decadent chocolate to simple fruit salad — taste even more luscious. Moscato is a delicious lower-alcohol option. It contains only 7. Forgot the Corkscrew? Party over.
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