Origin: Tempranillo is one of the most important indigenous grape varieties in Spain. It is the fourth most planted grape in the world (2015), with 87% of the vines grown… Read More
Tempranillo – What’s The Grape
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Zinfandel – What’s The Grape
Origin: Zinfandel originated in Croatia, where it is known as Crljenak kaštelanski. Popular in California, it was once thought to be from America but in 1993, through DNA fingerprinting, it… Read More
Gamay Noir – What’s The Grape
Origin: Gamay Noir was planted in South Africa by many producers from the 1920’s, but was removed in favour of Cinsault vines that were a more consistent producer. Nederburg revived… Read More