Tuesday, April 06, 2004

Vino! ePublishes : A Dictionary of Classic Grape Varieties

Vino! a US based wine portal has recently published a short dictionary of wine varieties, including about 30 varieties once we adjust for having separate entries for Syrah and Shiraz,etc. A handy ready reference for the more common varieties, but it does include basic info on varieties such as chenin blanc, grenache, tempranillo and viognier, all varietiess of interest to Vinodiversity. Vino! Wine Tasting Knowledge - Types of Wine Around the World: A Dictionary of Classic Grape Varieties:

You may also care to check out Vinodiversity' classification of varieties

Monday, April 05, 2004

Some alternate reds at Winemakers Choice {advertisement}

Winemakers Choice have a few interesting alternative reds, including Aldinga Bay Sangiovese, Gary Crittenden's I Barbera and Dolcetto (both 1998), Montrose Barbera and a Zinfandel from Kingston Estate. Check them out!