Just when we thought we knew everything about everything when it comes to wine, there’s this! (Kidding, of course. The minute we think we know it all is the minute the universe lets us know that we know nothing!) That said, the Crush on This crew thought it would be fun to uncover some titillating facts about some of our favorite wines. Enjoy the videos about a few white wines we know you love.
Riesling is the sweetheart grape to many in the wine world, especially sommeliers and restaurant owners. Riesling is a versatile grape that pairs with many types of cuisines from around the world, hence its popularity in fine dining establishments. It is an aromatic grape that ranges in flavors from very sweet to bone-dry. Hailing from Germany, this noble grape is on an upward trend of more plantings worldwide.
Sauvignon Blanc produces aromatic, white wines that express its region’s terroir. And have you noticed that it’s readily available everywhere? In this episode, we share five fun wine facts about Sauvignon Blanc.
Chardonnay is sometimes seen as a rite of passage into the world of white wine. It is not surprising, considering Chardonnay is a neutral grape variety, and one winemakers love working with as their ‘blank canvas.’ Chardonnay is vinified in many styles ranging from round and voluptuous to lean and crisp. Hailing from Burgundy, France, Chardonnay is now the second most planted white grape worldwide and is grown in almost every wine region globally.
Chenin Blanc was one of California’s first popular white grapes as it came to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. It had two uses: bulk blending juice, which was labeled as California Champagne or Chablis, and inexpensive, single-varietal wine with residual sugar that was palate pleasing. Fortunately, that is Chenin Blanc of the past. Today, it’s hard not to love Chenin Blanc thanks to its versatility in style, its touch of sweetness and its ability to adapt to a wide variety of tastes.
Pinot Gris is named after the grayish pink tint in its grape skins. In Italy, Pinot Gris is known as Pinot Grigio. And yes, it’s the same grape. In this episode, we share five fun wine facts about Pinot Gris.
Cheers! ~ Cindy
