Sauvignon Blanc grapes

White Savage of the Loire!

Sauvignon Blanc, loosely translated from French, means white savage, as in wild and untamed. This reflects on the vigorous plant itself, which, left unchecked in the vineyard, will grow ferociously.   Sauvignon Blanc is native to France, and the most notable producers are in The...

How to Untangle Burgundy

The easy. It’s easy to purchase Burgundy in some respects because there is one red, Pinot Noir, and one white, Chardonnay. In truth, white Aligoté and red Gamay are grown in small amounts in Burgundy but are not primary grapes.   The difficult. The difficulty...