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In some regions, one grape variety is used to make a wine; in others, winemakers blend several varieties in a single wine. To help you identify grape varieties, below is an overview of each of the major red grapes and their characteristics.
This week's
tip—we're in Kingsburg, California at the home of the Dinosaur Egg pluot,
Kingsburg Orchards.
This red is dense but racy. The fine-grained tannins carry shaved vanilla bean, black currant paste, fig and loam notes through a superlong finish. Additional tobacco and cedar hints chime in on the finish. Really well-built, but needs cellaring to fill out fully.
Eight blends from the diverse regions of southern France's winemaking frontier that offer good value
Not all pinots are made alike. Try a cheaper one next to a pricier one to see the difference.