• Cabernet Franc

    A dark and often tannic red, usually used for blending but wonderful on its own (25,660 wines)

  • Chardonnay

    From exquisite to tacky, it runs the gamut (178,353 wines)

  • Merlot

    Wildly under-rated by many (53,768 wines)

  • Pinot Noir

    Refined and silky, or earth and tobacco (239,233 wines)

  • Red Blend

    Any blend of primarily red varietals which doesn't fit into one of the traditional blend types. (103,094 wines)

  • Red Rhone Blend

    Complex and diverse, with something for everyone (45,004 wines)

  • Riesling

    Stereotyped as sweet, but there are all types (89,252 wines)

  • Sangiovese

    The classic Italian grape, but not just from Italy (34,399 wines)

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Crisp and refereshing, with many different styles (52,640 wines)

  • Shiraz (Syrah)

    One of the most powerful and full-bodied reds (38,310 wines)

  • Syrah

    Increasingly popular, and deservedly so (60,982 wines)

  • Zinfandel

    Round and lush, or dark and spicy, Zins rock (44,211 wines)