Cabernet Sauvignon

Widely produced, but most notably in Bordeaux, South of France, California and Australia, this wine provides a distinctive blackcurrant flavour with a hint of mint and cedar.

Grenache

This grape gives its wine strong, ripe fruity flavours and a noticeable spiciness. It is grown throughout Europe and especially popular in Spain, as well as in the USA and Australia.

Merlot

This popular wine benefits from fruity, juicy flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry and mint. Less bitter and more alcoholic than Cabernet Sauvignon, it provides for a soft, subtle drinking experience.

Pinot Noir

This grape is used in most red Burgundy wines. With predominant flavours of raspberry and strawberry you will also find this grape used in white and pink champagne production.

Shiraz

This grape is best in deep-coloured, full-bodied wines. Its flavour is characterized by sweet fruits such as blackberry and raspberry – with peppery undertones.

Zinfandel

This popular red grape is almost exclusive to California. Popular as a light rose or blush wine, this grape can also provide sweet fruity flavours in big tannic red wines.

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