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Varietal

Refers to the variety of grape used in a wine after it has been bottled. A varietal wine is made from one type of grape while a blend uses several varieties. This term is often misused to mean the grape type or the vine variety.

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Julia Woods

By Julia Woods on September 18, 2015

Julia Woods
Julia Woods

I am passionate about wine, history and art. As an experienced wineo, I have deep respect for those who have the skills to blend art and science into a bottle of great wine; I truly don’t know how a vintner can possibly tango with Mother Nature all year...

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