Chardonnay is, by far, the most popular white wine grape in the world. It is grown all over France, and is one of the grapes used to make Champagne. This white wine is made the world over, and each area influences the flavor substantially. In fact, Chardonnay is such a malleable grape that not only [...]
Riesling has developed a reputation as “the other white wine.” While it fell out of favor in the 1980s and 1990s due to the rising popularity of Chardonnay, Riesling’s true flavors have held to their high standard. A true Riesling will have the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Originally grown in Germany beginning in [...]
Sauvignon Blanc is a dry white wine made famous in the Loire Valley and in Bordeaux, France. It is also blended with Semillon to create fine dry wines and the well-known sweet wines Sauterne and Barsac. Sauvignon Blanc is now grown in New Zealand, California (often marketed as fume blanc), Oregon, Australia, Chile and South [...]