Grape Expectations (302)Tired of that same old Chardonnay? Take to the streets and the stores to get introduced to some new wines. Learn the essence of tasting wine and use that knowledge to find some new grape varieties that will break anyone out of a wine rut.
- Learn the "big six" grapes as a foundation for branching out.
- Restaurants are a good place to experiment and try new wines.
- Chardonnay fans tend to like viognier as well.
- Merlot lovers tend to branch out to syrah.
- Pinot noir is similar to the lesser-known dolcetto grape.
Perfect Pairings
Duck Frittes and La Crema Viognier
Coq au Vin and Dolcetto d'Alba
Chili and Dolcetto
Featured Locations
Robert Mondavi Winery
www.mondavi.com
Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant
www.fpwm.com
Dry Creek Kitchen
www.hotelhealdsburg.com/drycreek
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