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Madeleine Angevine Wa-ine
Madeleine Angevine is a white wine grape variety. It’s particularly popular in the Loire Valley of France and is also grown in regions like Germany, Kyrgyzstan, and Washington State. Origin in France (Loire Valley) Thrives in cooler climates The wine style is a classic french crisp, dry white wine with citrus and floral notes Madeleine… Read more
Roussanne
Roussanne is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown , and also originated in the Rhône Valley region of France. It is often blended with Marsanne, another white grape variety from the same region; Rhône wines are known for their blends, in red wine is the famous MSG, in whites Viognier, Roussane ,Marsanne,… Read more
Malbec! Wa-ine
Malbec is one of the most famous red wine grapes that originated in southwest France, specifically in Cahors region. the grape has been cultivated for centuries, dating back to Roman times. The varietal was known for producing robust, high tannin wines with a dark, inky color. However, in recent decades, Malbec has gained popularity worldwide,… Read more
Albariño
Albariño is a white grape variety from the Rías Baixas region in Galicia, northwest Spain, next to portugal where they know it as alvarinho. the grape produces aromatic and refreshing wines, often characterized by high acidity, with aromas and flavor of stone fruits, citrus, and sometimes floral notes. This area best known for its very… Read more
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape variety native to Spain, in Spanish temprano means early, but their is nothing early in this varietal, its renowned for the role in producing some of the most famous spanish wines, particularly the very famous regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The grape does ripen earlier than many other… Read more
Pinot Gris. WA-INE
Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape variety, but the differences in their names often reflect the different variations in which each of the regions grow their grapes and the winemaking techniques used. Some differences that you should know. The name “Pinot Gris” is used primarily in France, especially in the Alsace region.… Read more
WA-INE Blog (WASHINGTON WINE)
Washington State is now known for producing some excellent wines, in a vast diverse climates and different soil types. Focusing in a specific type of final products, with a tremendous grape varietals, since my wife and I moved from Texas, we have begun a love affair with viognier, which in Washington are a little more… Read more