Tag: Grape

White wine is mainly from “white” grapes, which are green or yellow in colour, such as the Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Riesling. Some white wine is also made from grapes with coloured skin, provided that the obtained wort is not stained. Pinot noir, for example, is commonly used to produce champagne. Do white grapes always […]

Rosé can be made from any red grape, however certain varietals lend themselves more readily to this category like Grenache, Mourvèdre and Pinot Noir. Generally speaking, lighter skinned red grapes with fruity characteristics are great candidates for Rosé. What type of grapes are used to make rose wine? This rosy wine is usually a blend, […]

Cabernet Sauvignon. The 13 top varietals are planted on a third of the world’s total vine area according to the OIV, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, with Cabernet Sauvignon leading the pack as the most widely grown wine grape in the world with a total of 840,000 acres dedicated to its production globally. […]

These are the most popular red grape varieties grown worldwide: Merlot. Pinot Noir. Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc. Syrah and Shiraz. Grenache. Gamay. Tempranillo. Which grape is the best for wine? What are the Best Grapes for Wine? Chardonnay. Viognier. Gamay noir. Sauvignon Blanc. Melon. Pinot noir. Muscat Blanc. Orange Muscat. Which grapes quality is best? […]

Wine grapes come in two colors, black and green. By black, we mean red. Red grapes generally make red wines, but not always. Green grapes make white wines, which are not always white. Is white wine made from red grapes? When making white wine, the grape skins are removed before fermentation, resulting in a clear […]

Moon Drop Grapes. What Are Moon Drop Grapes? Moon Drop grapes have a dark blue-hued skin, a pale green flesh and an oblong, tubular shape. (They sort of look like miniature eggplants!) They’re grown by Grapery in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, California and harvested from August to November. What are Moondrop grapes? Moon Drop […]

Not surprisingly it is France, the country where most of these powerful grape varieties originated, is leading the way, followed by the US, Chile and Australia. Conversely, the countries with the highest proportion of indigenous varieties are Cyprus, Georgia, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Portugal and Italy. Which country has the best grapes? ChinaGrapes Production – Source […]

Moon Drop® grapes were created in 2004 by Jack Pandol of The Grapery® in Bakersfield, California, in partnership with fruit geneticist Dr. David Cain of the International Fruit Genetics company. The variety was developed from a hand-pollinated cross of an unnamed grape selection C22-121 and Beita Mouni grapes. Where does Moon Drop grapes come from? […]

Product Details Mature Height: 12 ft. Mature Width: 5-8 ft. Sunlight: Full Sun Growth Rate: Fast Harvest Time: September What is the difference between Concord grapes and regular grapes? Concord grapes are hardy grapes native to North America. They are typically larger in size and have larger seeds than European varieties. Concord grapes also have […]

The size of the grapes depends on the variety of grape, the health and vigor of the vine, the amount of sunlight reaching the leaves and the leaf to fruit ratio. Pruning the vines can help maintain their health and vigor, affect the amount of sunlight reaching the leaves and determine the leaf to fruit […]

Muscadine grapes are very sweet with a musky scent and flavor, and the skin is tart or slightly bitter in flavor. Are Muscadine grapes good to eat? Muscadine grapes are fat free, high in fiber and they are high in antioxidants, especially ellagic acid and resveratrol. Ellagic acid has demonstrated anticarcinogenic properties in the colon, […]

In particular, these sweet berries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which may protect against heart disease, certain cancers, cognitive decline, and diabetes (20). They also make a fantastic addition to a kidney-friendly diet, as they are low in sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. Do grapes help kidneys? Red grapes Additionally, red grapes are high in resveratrol, a […]

The average retail price of grapes is $2.09 per pound, according to United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, with most bags weighing in around two pounds. That’s where it’s easy to get tricked: Grapes for $3.99 per pound don’t sound so bad, but a 2.5-pound bag would set you back nearly $10. What […]

Black grapes are rich in a number of nutrients, including natural antioxidants known as polyphenols, and can be part of a healthy calorie-reduction diet, which can help you to lose weight. Can black grapes make you fat? If you prefer eating black grapes, then it’s even better as they contain a powerful antioxidant known as […]

Italy is by far the country with most indigenous grapes, with around 377 recognised varieties, followed by other European countries such as France, Greece and Portugal. What is the most grown grape variety in the world? Cabernet SauvignonIn the 1990s, when California and other New World countries introduced Cabernet to wine drinkers around the world, […]

Most wines take 5–21 days to ferment sugar into alcohol. A few rare examples, such as Vin Santo and Amarone, take anywhere from 50 days to up to 4 years to fully ferment! After the fermentation, vintners drain the freely running wine from the tank and put the remaining skins into a wine press. How […]

A: Wine grapes are edible but they’re really not meant to be eaten out of hand like table grapes. Wine grapes have seeds and thicker skins, and they tend to be sweeter because the sugars will be turned into alcohol during fermentation. Are wine grapes OK to eat? Likewise, eating a wine grape right off […]

Wash Grapes in a Safe, Effective Solution While there is disagreement among winemakers about washing grapes to prepare them for winemaking, we prefer to clean ours to ensure that they are free of pollen, residue from air pollution and other elements that can contaminate your wine batch. How do you prepare grapes for wine making? […]

But do some grapes stand out as the best grapes for making wine? There are over 100,000 varieties of wine grapes grown worldwide, but only a few are used to make the majority of the wines we drink. In this list, we’ll discuss the best of the best wine grapes, from their flavor profile to […]

Pinot Noir This grape is known as the most elegant of red wine grapes and known to produce some of the world’s finest wines. What kind of grape makes the best wine? What are the Best Grapes for Wine? Chardonnay. Viognier. Gamay noir. Sauvignon Blanc. Melon. Pinot noir. Muscat Blanc. Orange Muscat. What is the […]