Grapes and Regions
This primary red grape of Rioja Spain is known for its high tannin and acidity
Tempranillo
Known for notes of blackberry and spice, Australia’s most planted red grape, has a softer French counterpart
Syrah/Shiraz
This term, used with sparkling wine, indicates that it is very dry.
Brut
The two staff favorites that are always put head-to-head for the best wine
Amarone & Super Tuscan
This retail chain is the largest retailer of wine in the United States
Costco
This the widely planted grape in the world, is a primary red grape in Bordeaux
Merlot
Originating in Croatia, this grape has two famous profiles, one grown in Italy’s Puglia, the other in California.
Zinfandel/Primitivo
This process converts harsh malic acid to softer lactic acid in wine
Malolactic Fermentation
The one person under Staff Picks, who is not an employee
Linda
The Roman god of wine
Bacchus
This burgundarian wine region is known for making a lean Chardonnay
Chablis
This popular red blending grape in France and Spain
Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
‘Noble rot’ is a fungus that, in the right conditions, enhances sweetness in wines like Sauternes
Botrytis
This white wine can be enjoyed at room temperature, but Savannah prefers it chilled
Bordeaux Blanc
This David Lee Murphy song highlights that not every bottle should be drunk young, but saved for those special moments
Dust on the Bottle
This aromatic white grape is New Zealand's most popular, often showing passionfruit and citrus notes.
This famous German grape is known for its high acidity and versatility
A “noble” red grape in Spain, named after how it ripens several weeks before most Spanish grapes.
Tempranillo/ Tinto Fino
The sediment or dead yeast cells that add flavor to aging wine
Lees
The only Funseeker under the Staff Favorites
Acai Raspberry
This fermented honey-water beverage is said to have predated wine and beer
Mead
This famous German grape is known for its high acidity and versatility
Riesling
This classic grape can be found in France, California, Oregon, and New Zealand, but its German name translates to late Burgundian in reference to its growing season.
Pinot Noir/ Spatburgunder
The name of a 30-liter wine bottle
Melchizedek
The only staff member to choose a dessert wine
Ebony
This 20th century U.S President set the policy that only US wines could be served at the White House
Lyndon B Johnson