Pinot Noir is a red wine grape variety celebrated for its elegance, nuance, and uncanny ability to translate place into flavor. It is both revered and feared by winemakers: capable of profound beauty, yet famously… Pinot Noir

Tannat is a bold, tannin-packed red grape with roots in southwest France, particularly the Madiran region. Its name comes from the Basque word “tanat,” reflecting the grape’s signature high tannin content. Madiran’s Pyrenean foothills offer… Tannat

Verdelho is a white grape with deep roots in Portugal, most famously used in Madeira wine, where it played a role in the country’s maritime trade and wine history. Its name likely comes from verde,… Verdelho

Cinsault is a red grape with a long Mediterranean backstory, rooted in southern France. It likely emerged in the southern Rhône several centuries ago and really found its stride in the 19th century, especially across… Cinsault

Malbec is a red wine grape variety with origins in southwestern France, particularly in the Cahors region, where it was historically used in Bordeaux blends. Its name likely comes from the town of Malbec in… Malbec

Pinot Meunier is a black-skinned grape variety with deep roots in the Champagne region of France. Its documented history stretches back to at least the 16th century, and genetically it is a mutation of Pinot… Pinot Meunier