Grapes

Grapes

Explore beginner-friendly guides to the world's most important wine grapes. Learn how different grape varieties taste, where they grow best, and which foods they pair with.

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Beginner-friendly guides designed to help you understand wine with confidence.

Gamay Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Wines to Try

Gamay Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Wines to Try

Gamay is a light to medium-bodied red grape best known from Beaujolais in France. It typically offers flavours of red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and violet, with fresh acidity and soft tannins. Its approachable style, and food-friendly character make it one of the easiest red wines to enjoy.

Grape Guide 5 min read
Pinot Noir Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Wines to Try

Pinot Noir Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Wines to Try

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.

Grape Guide 8 min read