It really should be called Spanish Tempranillo Day. Almost 90% of this popular black grape varietal is grown in Spain. Interestingly, this year was the first time Tempranillo took over the number one spot as the most planted grape in Spain, a position previously held by the white grape varietal, Read more
Grenache grapes are described as the unsung hero of the wine world. As one of the oldest planted wine grapes in the world, Grenache has most often been used as a blending grape. Although it does quite well as its own varietal. Grenache or Garnacha, as it is known in Read more
The world celebrates International Cabernet Sauvignon Day every year on August 30th. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular wine grape varietal in the world but it is only the second most popular varietal in the United States, after Chardonnay. The Bordeaux region of southwest France is the original growing region Read more