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Chenin Blanc (white)

[Grape Variety] The versatile Chenin Blanc's pretensions to classic grape status are mainly realised in the Loire Valley.

Trebbiano (white)

[Grape Variety] The most widely planted white variety in Italy, quantity does not however bring quality in its wake.

Marsanne (white)

[Grape Variety] This is a quintessential northern Rhône grape variety with a faintly nutty character

Picpoul (white)

[Grape Variety] Another ancient Languedoc white variety

Silvaner/Sylvaner (white)

[Grape Variety] A relatively elegant German variety than Riesling

Syrah/Shiraz (red)

[Grape Variety] A quintessentially Mediterranean-climate variety, producing dark, inky, aromatic reds with black fruit flavours and peppery, spicy characteristics.

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Clairette (white)

[Grape Variety] Ancient Languedoc grape

Ugni-Blanc (white)

[Grape Variety] Known as Trebbiano and Saint Emilion

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