• Cabernet Franc

    A dark and often tannic red, usually used for blending but wonderful on its own (25,997 wines)

  • Chardonnay

    From exquisite to tacky, it runs the gamut (180,064 wines)

  • Merlot

    Wildly under-rated by many (54,159 wines)

  • Pinot Noir

    Refined and silky, or earth and tobacco (241,795 wines)

  • Red Blend

    Any blend of primarily red varietals which doesn't fit into one of the traditional blend types. (104,359 wines)

  • Red Rhone Blend

    Complex and diverse, with something for everyone (45,450 wines)

  • Riesling

    Stereotyped as sweet, but there are all types (89,749 wines)

  • Sangiovese

    The classic Italian grape, but not just from Italy (34,766 wines)

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Crisp and refereshing, with many different styles (53,245 wines)

  • Shiraz (Syrah)

    One of the most powerful and full-bodied reds (38,549 wines)

  • Syrah

    Increasingly popular, and deservedly so (61,549 wines)

  • Zinfandel

    Round and lush, or dark and spicy, Zins rock (44,672 wines)