The vast majority of the wines that I taste — and that you probably see in the stores — are made from a rather short list of grapes. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel. A couple of others. But there are literally thousands of grape varieties being cultivated around the [...]

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