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Lindsay Alston - ArticlesChenin Blanc and the Loire RegionChenin Blanc is a white grape variety that appears to produce wines built to last for an eternity. Chenin Blanc wines start young, with a level of acidity that disprove the sweetness waiting to mature; as these wines age, they develop a full, smooth body that is unrivaled in nearly any other wine. The Life and Times of Red ZinfandelRed Zinfandel, also known simply as Zinfandel, is a type of red grape that is planted in more than 10 percent of California’s vineyards. Usually, it is a red robust wine, but here in the USA it has also become a blush wine called White Zinfandel. The taste of the Red Zinfandel relies heavily on the maturity of the grapes from where it is made. The Mourvèdre Grapes in BlendingThe name Mourvèdre is of French descent, though the origin of the grape may be Catalonian or Spanish. The names Mataró and Mourvèdre may come from the towns of Mataró in Cataluña and Murviedro near Valencia, suggesting an origin on that coast. Merlot's Fast Ride to StardomMerlot is a red wine grape that is used as a blending grape and for varietal wines. Merlot-based wines typically have average body with trace of berry, plum, and currant. Malbec’s Popularity in South AmericaMalbec is a variety of grapes used for making red wine. Malbec grapes tend to be a dark inky color and have vigorous tannins. Named after the Hungarian peasant who first introduced it to France, Malbec is one of the six grapes permitted in the blending of red Bordeaux wine. Cabernet Sauvignon - the Leading Red Wine GrapeCabernet Sauvignon is a unique and mysterious wines. Not much is known about its origin but there have been speculations. In addition, this is a well renowned wine that has claimed popularity all around the world.
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