There are thousands of primary wine grape varieties grown worldwide. To help navigate this vast landscape, we visualized the flavors in 10 of the most widely planted wines.
Age and origin affect the flavors and character of every variety. Pinot Noir from Burgundy, for example, is generally characterized by earthy acidity, whereas California Pinot Noir tends to have red, fruity flavors. These illustrated images provide a helpful overview of the flavors in your favorite wines.
Here are the flavors in 10 popular wine varieties, visualized.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Tempranillo
Zinfandel