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	Varietal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Varietal wines are made primarily from a single variety of grape, and identify this variety on the label.
		New World varietal wines from newcomers like Australia and Chile have made a significant dent in traditional French export markets like the UK, and so the French are adopting varietal labeling in some cases, particularly for vin du pays.
		For example, in Oregon, wines subject to its regulation must be identified by the grape varietal from which it was made, and must contain at least 95% of that varietal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Varietal (501 words)

	theWineTaster.com - California Wine
		Grenache wines tend to be sweet, fruity and low in tannins, although it is rarely produced as a varietal.
		Premium Merlot wines are medium to dark red and have the fruity flavors of cherry, currant, fl pepper, licorice, fl olives, and nuances of vanilla.
		Syrah wines are deep colored, spicy and tannic with aromas and flavors of plums, currants, fl pepper and berries.
	www.manick.com /Wine/Varietals.html (2264 words)

	Wine
		The Cabernet Sauvignon is frequently blended, sometimes released as straightforward varietal wines, and produced by the majority of the wineries in the region.
		In the warmer years it produces a wine with a most attractive mix of gently herbaceous/tobacco characters with sweeter red and flberry flavours; the tannins are fine and supple, and the wine is of medium body.
		The style of the wine produced by the makers is (predictably) very different, reflecting differing winemaking techniques and philosophies, but with a common varietal base: one does not need flights of fancy to find plums, tobacco, violets, strawberries and truffles appearing (not necessarily at the one time) in the wines.
	www.beermonstersguidetoalcoholicbeverages.com /wine.html (10311 words)

	Columbia Valley Wine List
		The term wine varietal refers to the grape from which the wine is made.
		While most proprietary wine names are found on only one brand, the proprietary designation Meritage (rhymes with heritage) is a registered trademark, owned by an association of wineries that has set the rules for grape variety composition and usage.
		Wines that are a blend of multiple red grapes are often referred to as Red Blend, Red Table Wine, or other proprietary names (such as Kokkino, ONYX, Tradition, Vireo).
	www.columbiavalleywine.com /wine.htm (2660 words)

	Allrecipes \| Cook's Encyclopedia \| wine
		Vintage wine is that which is made with 95 percent of the grapes harvested in a specific year; the year or "vintage" is indicated on the wine label.
		Nonvintage wine is made from the juice of grapes harvested from several years; there's no year noted on the label of such wine.
		Wine bottles should be stored on their sides to prevent the cork from drying and shrinking, which would allow air to enter the bottle and disrupt the wine's flavor.
	allrecipes.com /advice/ref/ency/terms/9135.asp (408 words)

	Consumerism \| Varietal Wine Labels \| Professional Friends of Wine
		Wines named for the primary grape variety from which they are made are known as varietal wines.
		The majority of wine grape vineyards had been replanted to grape types that ship well (to supply the still-legal "home winemaking" demand) and the best vinifera types were scarce.
		Varietal labeling is also the predominant method of identifying wine types in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, and most all other wine-producing countries of the New World.
	www.winepros.org /consumerism/varietal.htm (1222 words)

	Wine 101 - What is that Grape? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The wineries of the Wine Road, with their coastal and inland growing regions and distinct microclimates and soils, have the immense good fortune to be able to produce spectacular harvests from many different grape varieties.
		Rather it is produced as a varietal wine with possibly small amounts of other wines blended in to add a layer of dimension or additional flavor components.
		Wines produced from Viognier have a distinctive fragrance, a combination of floral and fruity in both the aroma and the flavors.
	www.wineroad.com /wine101/grape.asp (2630 words)

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		Up-and-coming wine exporter best-known for value-priced Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
		Wines said to be "all stainless steel" were fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks and meant to be fresh, fruity, aromatic.
		In U.S., 95% of wine must be from that year's grapes to be labeled that vintage.
	www.crmpublications.com /DTM/Wine.htm (935 words)

	Meijer Wine Guide - Attitude - Wine 101 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		A varietal grape is akin to a Granny Smith or a Golden Delicious apple in the Meijer Produce Department.
		According to the laws, in order to have a varietal name like Chardonnay on the label, a varietal wine must be made from at least 75% of that one grape varietal.
		Generic wines, at the low end of the price scale, blend together any number of different varietal wine grapes that are raised by growers throughout many regions.
	www.meijer.com /wineguide/1.html (944 words)

	Varietal Profiles \| Professional Friends of Wine
		The interdependent factors that affect wine flavor are the variety or varieties of grape used, the location where the grapes are grown (appellation), the treatment of those vineyards and skills of the vineyardist and the equipment and techniques used by the winemaker, as well as his skills in applying them.
		Varietal character, however, while somewhat predictable, is not precise; variations occur, since virtually all vines are propagated by cloning.
		The name of a particular varietal, therefore, should be considered a "surname" for vines that share a genetic history.
	www.winepros.org /wine101/grape_profiles/varietals.htm (573 words)

	Sauvignon blanc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the 1990s, wines from New Zealand made the grape quite popular, with less expensive and varietally correct wines produced by wineries such as Montana, Babich, Hunters and Cloudy Bay Vineyards.
		In California until the 1970s it was usually made as a nondescript semi-sweet wine until Robert Mondavi made a dry varietal he named Fumé Blanc (a reference to Pouilly Fumé) which became so successful that the name Fumé Blanc is now recognised as a legal synonym for Sauvignon Blanc in the US.
		Along with Riesling, it was one of the first fine wines to be bottled in screwcap in commercial quantities, especially by New Zealand producers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sauvignon_blanc (414 words)

	The Wine News Magazine - Single-Varietal Vinegars - California's wine-friendly condiments
		Her white wine vinegar has the same organic origins, but goes first to a processing plant where the wine is poured into stainless steel tanks.
		Wine vinegars made in the Orléans fashion are frequently strong with an acidity of 60 to 70 grain, or 6 to 7 percent (for comparison's sake, rice vinegars hover at 4 percent acidity), and, as such, have earned the reputation of being difficult to pair with wines themselves.
		From these grapes, a wine is laid down solera-style in white oak barrels, and a starter that has been kept in the family for 60 years is introduced.
	www.thewinenews.com /junjul03/cuisine.asp (3661 words)

	Napa Valley - Wine Varietal Guide - TheWineMan.com
		Meritage wines must be made from the Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petite Verdot) Some of these wines also have proprietary names from the vintners themselves.
		Sparkling wines are usually not vintage-dated because the winery holds back part of each year's wine, the reserve, to blend in with future vintages.
		These wines are becoming more and more popular because they have distinctive character, often described as fruity with a touch of herbaciousness, and a very good acidity.
	www.thewineman.com /napa_vly.htm (1440 words)

	Almaden Vineyards - Wine Basics
		A wine with a pinkish hue that results from the contact the red grape skins have with the juice during crushing.
		A wine that is appealing to the senses such as sight, taste and feel in the mouth.
		A description of wine referring to the taste of sugar, either resulting from the residual sugar or alcohol present in the wine.
	www.almaden.com /winebasics/wineterms.htm (637 words)

	Robert Mondavi - Wine Facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Wine labels may be divided into two types: varietal and geographic.
		Wine with a varietal label is named for the grape variety that makes up at least 75% of the wine.
		According to U.S. wine law, the percentage of alcohol in table wine must fall between a minimum of 7% and a maximum of 14%.
	www.robertmondavi.com /WineFacts/readlabel.asp (462 words)

	Encyclopedia
		[vuh-RI-ih-tuhl] A term describing wines made chiefly from one variety of grape.
		Such wines portray the dominant characteristics of the primary grape used.
		Among the more popular varietals are cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, chenin blanc, gewürztraminer, petite sirah, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and zinfandel.
	web.foodnetwork.com /food/web/encyclopedia/termdetail/0,7770,939,00.html (80 words)

	Wine Variety Table
		The Wine Variety Table is a great way to have a fixed image to recall from that memory device between your ears.
		The Wine Variety Table is an incredibly useful wine reference disguised as a fine art print.
		Each wine grape variety has information about the country of origin, where it is grown and some of the characters that distinguish wines made from the variety.
	www.vinodiversity.com /wine-variety-table.html (238 words)

	Society of Wine Educators Certification Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		When the wines are chosen for the varietal identification, typical wines with obvious differences are chosen.
		Normally the wine tastings are graded right after the exam by members of the Professional Development and Certification Committee and/or by SWE staff.
		The pass rate for the written portion of the exam (multiple choice plus essay questions) only is 22%, for the wine identification tasting, 64%, and for the wine faults and imbalances tasting it was 63% for those candidates taking the exam since the conference in August, 2000.
	www.wine.gurus.com /faqexams.html (2965 words)

	Unusual Wines - Varietals - what is a varietal
		A varietal wine has the name of just one grape variety on the label, and should contain the fermented juice of just that one grape variety.
		American wine law allows a wine to be labeled as a varietal if it has 75% or more of that variety.
		But it should be clear on the label that the wine is a blend, and thus a varietal should contain 100% of that variety.
	www.winelabels.org /artvar.htm (575 words)

	Kranskop Chardonnay white wine from South Africa
		The choice grapes for this South Africa wine are cultivated with great care on the cool stony slopes of the Klaas Voogds Valley.
		This can mainly be attributed to three factors: the rocky, cool southern incline of the terrain, the unfiltered wines and most importantly, the fact that the wines as handmade.
		In Australia and New Zealand, Chardonnay varietal wines are among the most popular white wines.
	african-tradition.com /wine/product_info.php/products_id/247 (683 words)

	WineXpert Wine Making Juice List for Home Winemakers
		Wine Expert's careful sourcing of supply, cutting edge processing facilities and stringent quality control procedures set the standards in the industry, ensuring you the pinnacle of quality.
		Wine Expert is pleased to present its comprehensive line of premium winemaking products, each with its own distinct qualities to offer the home winemaker.
		We've added a splash of natural fruit flavors to selected premium varietal wines for a light alcohol beverage that is a delightful alternative to table wines.
	www.leeners.com /winelist.html (579 words)

	Wine regions for varietal wines
		An indicator of this diversity is found in James Halliday’s Wine Atlas of Australia.
		The process of setting up legal definitions of Australian wine regions, known as Geographic Indications is nearly complete.
		Of the 2176 entries in James Halliday's Wine Companion Wine Companion about 230 were new to the 2007 edition.
	www.vinodiversity.com /wine-regions.html (436 words)

	30 Second Wine Advisor: Odd blend - wineloverspage.com
		But most recognized wine blends are traditional, long-established formulas that have gained popularity through enjoyment by a substantial number of wine drinkers over time.
		It bears the broadest possible U.S. appellation, "American," a term that under the peculiar federal labeling laws reveals only that it's made from grapes grown in more than one state, a category in which the producer is not permitted to state the year of vintage.
		This is a dark-garnet wine, with fresh aromas of red fruits, berries and apples, leading into a rather light-bodied flavor that follows the nose, juicy and tart red berries laced up with lemon-squirt acidity.
	www.wineloverspage.com /wineadvisor1/tswa041006.phtml (880 words)

	Get Answers to Your Wine Questions
		German wine tip: A quick way to tell the difference between a Mosel and Rhine wine is by the color of the bottle.
		Mosel wines are traditionally packaged in green bottles, while Rhine wines usually come in brown ones.
		The key to summertime sipping is finding affordable wines that pass up heavy-handed oak in favor of a lively, thirst-quenching quality.
	www.wineanswers.com (230 words)

	De Long's Wine Grape Varietal Table: Learn About Wine The Visual Way
		De Long's WINE GRAPE VARIETAL TABLE is an incredibly useful wine reference disguised as a fine art print.
		The accompanying reference book, The Wine and Grape Indexes, is the most comprehensive index available of the grape varieties used in worldwide wine appelations.
		The most extensive index of wine appellations and their permitted grape varieties currently available.
	www.delongwine.com /wgvt.php (211 words)

	De Long Wine Moment » Blog Archive » Variety or Varietal?
		Pinot Noir is a grape variety, as is Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, etc. A wine that is made from a single grape variety is called a varietal wine (most wine regions require at least 85% of a single grape variety to be called a varietal but this can vary with local regulations).
		In this case the confusing reality is that varietal is the adjective that modifies the noun table.
		A wine made principally from one variety of grape and carrying the name of that grape.
	www.delongwine.com /news/2006/01/02/variety-or-varietal (227 words)

	Wine List
		Wine and food should complement each other--light wines with light meals, robust wines with hearty meals.
		If you are having more than one wine with a meal, start with the lightest and simplest and work your way up to the more full-bodied wines.
		For each varietal we've provided descriptions as well as menu suggestions, to assist in pairing your food selection with our menu of wines.
	www.princetonclub.com /winelist.htm (189 words)

	Wine Varietal Guides \| Wine Varieties \| TasteTour Wine Guides
		Beautifully illustrated, short wine varietal guides covering six of the world's finest wine varieties.
		Striking poster-size wine varietal charts of six of the world's finest wine varieties.
		Charts include a complete range of aromas and flavors found in wines based on these world-famous wine varieties.
	www.tastetour.com (148 words)

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