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Master List of Table Grape Varieties with Descriptions

Master List of Table Grape Varieties with Descriptions

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
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
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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