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Loire Valley Wine Region

The Loire Valley wine region in France is a conglomeration of dozens of appellations that follow along the Loire River valley from practically the middle of the country to the west coast.

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Brunello Wine

The Brunello wine region is a small sub-section of Tuscany which produces a powerful, age-worthy red wine of the same name.

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Sancerre Wine

Sancerre wine is made from Sauvignon blanc grown in the Loire valley of France. Learn more about the wines here.

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Vouvray Wine

Vouvray wine comes from the Loire Valley in France from the hillsides along the river around a town of the same name. Learn more about the wines here.

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Muscadet Wine

Muscadet wine is an often misunderstood and under-appreciated wine from the western Loire Valley of France.

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Wine Tasting Scorecard

Here you can download a simple wine tasting scorecard you can print out to help you score wines as you taste them. There is also ample room to take down your impressions of the wines.

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Wine Tasting Forms

Wine tasting forms help to organize your wine assessment and learning. Here you can download wine tasting scorecards and forms to use at your next wine tasting.

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Southern Rhone Wine Region

The Southern Rhone Valley is a large Rhone wine growing region that includes many appellations. Chateauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most famous and makes wines that rival the best in the world.

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Northern Rhone Wine Region

The Northern Rhone Valley in France is the birthplace of some of the best wines in the world, particularly the thrilling reds of Cote Rotie and Hermitage. Read more about its wines here.

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Pinot Gris Wine

Pinot Gris wine is commonly produced in the Alsace region of France. It should not be confused with the wines of Italy called Pinot Grigio, even though they are technically the same grape variety.

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Gewurztraminer Wine

Gewurztraminer wine is an often misunderstood wine because of its bold, flamboyant personality. Yet the best, particularly those from Alsace in France, can be stunning.

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Grenache Wines

Grenache wines are not the most well known varietal wines, compared to more widespread grapes such as Cabernet and Merlot. Yet, its influence has grown and grenache has become more popular.

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Zinfandel Wines

Zinfandel wines are arguably the most Californian of wines. This grape variety, while having roots in Europe, is almost exclusively grown in California and makes a slew or rich, wild wines capable of

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Cabernet Franc Wine

Cabernet Franc is a lesser-known relative to Cabernet Sauvignon. Much is used as a minor blending grape in Bordeaux-style wines, but great Cabernet Franc wine is produced in a handful of regions.

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Nebbiolo Wine

Nebbiolo wine is produced primarily in the north of Italy, most famously in regions such as Barolo and Barbaresco, capable of producing some of the best wines in the world.

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Merlot Wines

Merlot wines are quite popular and ubiquitous in the world of wine. While the grape is originally from Bordeaux, examples can be found from many other regions.

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Syrah Wines

Syrah wines have gained popularity and now come from many wine regions around the globe. Learn more about this grape variety which originated in the Rhone Valley of France.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Wines

Considered by some to be the king of wines, Cabernet Sauvignon wines are some of the most popular and widespread in the world.

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Pinot Noir Wine

From arguably the best grape variety on the planet, Pinot Noir wine is capable of breathtaking greatness, with all the complexity, nuance, subtlety and grace one could hope for.

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Grape Varieties

There are hundreds of grape varieties grown in the world, many of which are used to make wine. Learn more about some of the most popular types of grapes used to make the world's most famous wines.

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