Classic Wines

Red wines are made all over the world, and are generally the most popular type of wine among both connoisseurs and novices. Red wine is always made from red (or black) grapes, and the red color, like most of the tannins in the wine, is...

In France, Syrah is the classic variety of the Rhone region, in the south of which it is blended with Grenache and Mourvedre and in the north of which it is the primary variety in the famed and highly respected wines of, among other appellations, Cr...

White wines are made in as wide a variety of styles as red wines. From the oaky, buttery Chardonnays of California and Australia to the steely, austere wines of Chablis (also, amazingly enough, made from Chardonnay), there is sure to be a white wine...

Chardonnay is one of the most widely-planted and beloved grape varieties in the world. It thrives in a variety of climates, and the wines that are made from it run the gamut from fruity and rich, like those made most famously in Australia and Califo...

Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are two names for the same grape variety. The former is the French version and the latter is the Italian one. Most Americans are familiar with Pinot Grigio, particularly the varietal wines from Ecco Domani and Santa Margh...

These days, it seems as if varietal wines produced from Sauvignon Blanc are some of the most beloved and popular in the world. Like many grape varieties, it is known by a number of names. Though whether the label on the bottle says Sancerre, Pouilly...

To the casual wine drinker, Semillon may or may not be terribly familiar. In its New World incarnation, Semillon is best known as a popular varietal wine that is produced in Australia. Here, it tends to produce a wine whose flavors can range from ho...

The dry white wines of Bordeaux are made from blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, with the occasional small addition of Muscadelle. Though they are less famous than their red counterparts, they are, nonetheless, quite wonderful in their own righ...