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Wine grapes are grown in almost every corner of America. Most of the European varitiers do better in northern and cooler regions, but Port and dessert wines are often made with native grapes like Concord, Muscadine and Scuppernong which do well in hot climates. The guide below should help you choose the best variety!
Name |
Wine uses |
Wine it makes |
Flavor notes |
Notes |
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Cabernet Franc | Often used in Bordeaux-style blends or made as a varietal wine. | Red | Known for its red currant, raspberry, and bell pepper notes | A red wine grape offering herbal and fruity characteristics. |
Cabernet Sauvignon | known for producing full-bodied wines. - - . |
Red | Prominent flavors of blackcurrant, black cherry, and cedar. | Often blended with other red grape varieties |
Chardonnay | A versatile white wine grape producing a range of styles. - - . |
Common flavors include green apple, tropical fruits, and butter. | Can be aged in oak barrels or made in a crisp, unoaked style | |
Grenache (Garnacha) | Often used in blends, particularly in Rhône-style wines. | Red or white | Exhibits flavors of red berries, raspberry, and black pepper. | A red wine grape producing fruity and spicy wines. |
Gewürztraminer | Frequently made in a slightly sweet or off-dry style. |
White | Shows flavors of lychee, rose petal, and tropical fruits. | A white wine grape with intense aromatics and spiciness. |
Malbec | Frequently used in blending or made as a varietal wine. | Red | Exhibits flavors of black cherry, plum, cocoa, and violet. | A red wine grape known for its deep color and robust wines. |
Merlot | Often used in blending or made as a varietal wine. |
Red | Known for its plum, blackberry, and chocolate notes. | A red wine grape with soft tannins and approachable flavors. |
Petit Verdot | A red wine grape typically used in Bordeaux-style blends. | Red | Offers flavors of dark fruits, violet, and spice. | Adds depth, color, and tannins to the final wine. |
Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) | Widely grown in regions like Oregon and California | White | Shows flavors of pear, apple, citrus, and sometimes spice. | A white wine grape producing aromatic and crisp wines. |
Pinot Noir | Grown in cool-climate regions, particularly Oregon and California. | Red | Exhibits flavors of red fruits, floral notes, and earthy undertones. | A delicate red wine grape producing elegant and complex wines. Grown in cool-climate regions, particularly Oregon and California. |
Riesling | Can be made in dry, off-dry, or sweet styles | Whiyte | Exhibits flavors of apple, peach, floral aromas, and minerality. | A white wine grape with a wide range of sweetness levels. |
Sangiovese | - A red wine grape primarily associated with Italian wines. - Known for its bright acidity, cherry flavors, and herbal |
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Sauvignon Blanc | Often made in a crisp, refreshing style. |
White | Notable for its grassy, citrus, and tropical fruit characteristics. | A white wine grape with bright acidity and herbaceous flavors. |
Scuppernongs | A specific type of muscadine grape, best for sweet and dessert wines |
known for its large size, bronze color, and sweet flavor. | ||
Syrah (Shiraz) | A red wine grape producing robust and spicy wines. | red | Known for its blackberry, black pepper, and smoked meat notes. | Grown in various regions, including California and Washington |
Zinfandel | Often associated with California winemaking. | White, red or rose' | Offers flavors of blackberry, raspberry, pepper, and spice. | A red wine grape known for its bold and fruit-forward wines |
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