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Riesling is an aromatic white grape best known for its high acidity and flavours of lime, green apple, peach and flowers. It is most famous in Germany but also thrives in Australia and France. Riesling can produce wines ranging from bone dry to intensely sweet while remaining fresh and vibrant.
Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic white grape known for producing crisp, usually dry wines with flavours of citrus, gooseberry and fresh herbs. It is particularly associated with France's Loire Valley and New Zealand's Marlborough region.
Chardonnay is a white grape known for apple, citrus and peach flavours. Depending on winemaking choices, it can also show buttery notes and vanilla. It is famous in Burgundy, Champagne, California and Australia, and is loved for its range from crisp and refreshing to rich and creamy.
Gamay is a fresh, aromatic red grape best known in Beaujolais. Expect red fruit and gentle tannins, from juicy early-drinking wines to more structured crus.
Pinot Noir is an elegant red grape that produces light- to medium-bodied wines with bright acidity, soft tannins and flavours of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, rose and earthy notes. Originally from Burgundy, it now excels in cool-climate regions worldwide.
A light-bodied red wine feels delicate rather than heavy in your mouth. Pinot Noir, Gamay and Frappato are good examples; lighter styles of Grenache can also fit. These wines often offer bright fruit and freshness, but light body does not always mean low tannin.
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