| Here are a few different types of grapes. | | | | grape ripens earlier than most and has a delicate |
| • Cabernet Sauvignon - these grape results in | | | | cherry flavor and sometimes honey and a hint of |
| Cabernet Sauvignon wines which has a habit of | | | | mint! |
| tasting like blackberries and cedar. When growing, | | | | • Muscadine - Muscadine grapes are much |
| these grapes will be small, red and tough to the | | | | stronger than others and with their thick skins |
| touch. They are grown mostly in California and | | | | they grow in places where other grapes may not |
| Australia. The grape has a naturally high content | | | | be able to grow. |
| of tannin which will lead to a very good red wine | | | | • Pinot Noir - With a softer touch and earlier |
| when aged properly. | | | | ripening than Cabernets, Pinot Noir grapes are |
| • Chardonnay - Grown commonly in | | | | very sensitive climate and soil conditions. They are |
| Champagne, California, South Africa and Australia; | | | | used in both red and white wines and red wines |
| Chardonnay is a fruity fresh tasting grape whose | | | | and without its skin it is used to make |
| wine tends to taste like fruits such as melons and | | | | champagne. They are grown in Burgundy, |
| peaches. It is one of the easiest growing white | | | | Australia, California, Oregon, Italy and Germany. |
| grapes and this makes it rather popular. | | | | • Pinotage - Is grown primarily in South Africa. |
| • Chennin Blanc - Planted primarily in the | | | | It is a mix between pinot noir and cinsaut. This |
| United States and the Loire valley of France, | | | | grape makes a hearty wine, with a spicy taste. |
| Chennin Blanc grapes create a light, fruity wine. It | | | | • Sauvignon Blanc - Grown primarily in |
| is also known as White Pinot and in South Africa | | | | California and France, this grape creates a crisp |
| is called Steen. | | | | light wine with a slight grassy flavor. |
| • Merlot - Merlot is a major component for | | | | • Syrah/Shiraz - Grown in Australia as Shiraz, |
| the blending of most Bordeaux wines that are | | | | and in France and in California as Syrah wine, this |
| grown in France, Australia, Italy and California. This | | | | grape has a unique spice and peppery flavor. |