Other Reds There are so many different grape varieties out there, too many to have their own page. I've only listed some of the main ones on this site so the rest of them have to find their place here!

Sauvignon Blanc A very popular grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc is a name that everyone has heard and most people have drunk. It's easy to drink, refreshing, incredibly food friendly and there is a lot of it on the market.

Tempranillo Everyone has heard the name Rioja but rarely do people know what Tempranillo is. They are one and the same - or rather they aren't! Rioja is a wine region in northern Spain that produces wines that are Tempranillo based.

Cabernet Franc Another little known grape variety yet one with incredible presence, the Cabernet Franc produces wines that are so easy to drink it's surprising that it isn't more popular than it is.

Pinot Noir Without a doubt Pinot Noir the most romanticized red wine in the world. No other grape brings out such emotion and devout worship among its enthusiasts. Considered by many to produce the finest wines in the world, Pinot Noir has a special place in my heart.

The Loire Valley in France is often overlooked by wine lovers who think the entire region produces only of Muscadet and fizzy Saumur wines. It does, of course, produce those but they are only 2 types on a long and prestigious list of wines that originate in the region.

Chenin Blanc Chenin Blanc is a relatively unknown an yet up-and-coming grape variety that, until recently, had fallen into the "if you don't know it you don't buy it" category.

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