The 9 Styles of Wine to Know
Ever find yourself looking at a wine list, wanting a specific type of wine, but don’t know how to ask for it? Learning how to order wine is as simple as having a good understanding of just 9 wine styles.
Wine Quiz
Which wine grape would you expect to be aromatic? (Perfumed fruit and floral aromas fly out of your glass)
- Gewürztraminer
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Pinot Grigio
Scroll down for the answer!
Syrah: Rich & Powerful
A grape that produces rich, powerful, and often meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France. Syrah is the most planted grape of Australia, where they call it Shiraz.
Get to Know Walla Walla Wine
This small wine region straddles the Oregon-Washington border and offers some of the best examples of Syrah in the United States. Get to know it inside and out with our Walla Walla Wine Region Guide!
Become a certified Walla Walla Valley Expert!
In this online course, we’ll be tasting 6 wines (wines are not included), including the region’s top styles of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot, while exploring what makes great quality in this unique landscape.
Wine Quiz Answer
Answer: #1 – Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer is one of the most aromatic grapes with intense aromas of lychee, rose, and ginger. Made in both dry and sweet styles is you can check out some classic examples from Alsace and Alto Adige.
