Selecting wine by grape

Selecting a wine by grape

Choosing a wine by grape is a very daunting task as there are hundreds of different grape varieties. We have carefully chosen a selection of grape varieties and by clicking on the grape variety a range of wines will be selected.

In the winter it is advised to have heavier wines, big reds such as Shiraz/Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Carignan and Sangiovese. In whites a rich buttery Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc from South Africa and Viognier mostly from the Northern Rhone Valley.

In the summer, lighter red wines such as Gamay, Pinot Noir or a light Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot from Chile. For the whites a lighter style such as Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and most Italian whites would be more appropriate.

Ideal as an aperitif or a celebration – Champagne Pinot Noir & Chardonnay is a winner or sparkling wine as a Prosecco from Italy or a Cava from Spain, Vouvray sparkling Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley and Cremant de Bourgogne Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Burgundy.

If you not fussed about bubbles Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc always goes down well with the ladies.

We have carefully chosen a selection from our range:

Malbec -red and rosé wines from Argentina and Cahors

Riesling -white wines from Alsace, Germany, Austria, New Zealand and Australia

Gewurztraminer -white wines from Alsace and Chile

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio -white and rosé wines from Alsace, Italy and New Zealand

Gamay -red wines from Beaujolais

Sauvignon Blanc -white wines from the Loire valley, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Italy

Pinot Noir -red and rosé wines from Burgundy, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, South Africa, USA and Canada

Chardonnay -white wines from Burgundy such as Chablis, Languedoc-Roussillon, USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Italy and Canada

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay -Champagnes

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon -red wines from Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon -red wines from Bordeaux, Italy, Languedoc–Roussillon, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa

Merlot -red and rosé wines from Red Bordeaux mostly Pomerol and St Emilion, Italy, Languedoc–Roussillon, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa

Semillon -sweet white wines from Bordeaux and dry wines from Australia

Corvina -red wines from Italy mainly from Veneto

Nebbiolo -red wines from Italy exclusively from Piedmont

Sangiovese -red wines from Italy exclusively from Tuscany

Primitivo -red wine from Italy mostly from Apulia

Grenache -red and rosé wines from the Southern Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon and Australia

Chenin Blanc -white wines from the Loire Valley and South Africa

Zinfandel -red, white and rosé wines from USA and Mexico

Syrah/Shiraz -red and rosé wines from the Rhone valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Portugal and South Africa

Touriga Nacional  -red wine and port from Portugal

Tempranillo -red and rosé wines from Spain mostly from Rioja and Ribera del Duero

Try searching by wine, food or grape and see what results you can come up with.