Grape Varieties Mini Home Page

You are two clicks away from accessing data on the most important wine grapes. For your convenience we provide links for red (some would say black) and white grape varieties. Don't draw the wrong conclusion, relatively unknown grape varieties may produce fabulous wines. One of the best examples is Pinot Meunier, an important component in many fine French Champagnes.

Each page includes a short section on the variety's history and geography, discusses the range of ensuing wines, and concludes with suggestions for foods to accompany them.