Pronunciation: cab-air-NAY so-veen-YOHN
Grape profile: A French varietal from the Bordeaux region.
Wine tendencies: A full-bodied wine with deep-red colors. Aged for several years before drinking, it has a rich, oaky flavor.
Pronunciation: cab-air-NAY FRAHNC
Grape profile: A French varietal that is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine tendencies: A full bodied wine with rich berry flavors, and with deep red hues.
Pronunciation: cab-air-NAY mare-LOW
Grape profile: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, used in Bordeaux wines.
Wine tendencies: A rich, full bodied wine with fruity, spicy, oaky flavors, and with deep red to red-brown hues.
Pronunciation: black MOOS-cah
Grape profile: A cross of Schiava Grossa and Muscat of Alexandria.
Wine tendencies: A full bodied wine with richly colored hues and strong aromas.
Pronunciation: bar-BARE-uh
Grape profile: An Italian varietal originally from the Piedmont region.
Wine tendencies: A full bodied wine with rich berry flavors, high natural acidity, and with deep red hues.
Pronunciation: BAH-co NWAHR
Grape profile: A hearty, formerly French varietal, well suited to cooler North American climates.
Wine tendencies: Baco Noir is a tannic, strong full-bodied wine with deep red hues.