Viognier is a highly aromatic white grape variety originally from the northern Rhône Valley, most famously grown in Condrieu and Château-Grillet. Known for its intense floral and stone fruit aromas, low acidity, and rich texture, it produces wines that are both exotic and luxurious.

Once nearly extinct in the 1960s, Viognier has seen a global revival, now thriving in California, Australia, South Africa, and beyond. It’s often used solo in varietal wines or blended with Syrah in red wines to enhance aroma and texture.

Viognier wines can be dry, opulent, and oily, or lively and fresh, depending on climate, yield, and winemaking style.

Riesling is one of the most expressive and age-worthy white grape varieties in the world, capable of producing wines in every sweetness level—from bone dry to lusciously sweet. It is beloved for its laser-sharp acidity, floral and citrus-driven aromatics, and its uncanny ability to reflect terroir.

Originating in the Rhine region of Germany, Riesling thrives in cool climates and is the dominant white variety in Germany, Austria, and Alsace, with increasing acclaim from Australia (Clare & Eden Valleys), New Zealand, and the Finger Lakes (USA).

Its wines are known for their transparency, often showing notes of lime, petrol, and minerals, especially as they age.

Chardonnay is the most widely planted white grape in the world, known for its chameleon-like ability to reflect its terroir and winemaking. From the steely, mineral whites of Chablis to the opulent, oak-aged wines of Napa, Chardonnay’s style ranges from crisp and linear to rich and creamy.

Originating in Burgundy, Chardonnay is the foundation of the region’s finest white wines and is one of the key grapes in Champagne. Its neutral flavor profile allows it to be easily shaped by fermentation vessels (steel or oak), malolactic fermentation, and lees aging.

Because of its global adaptability, Chardonnay has found a home in nearly every wine-producing region on Earth.

This noble grape is the parent of several other varieties, including Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Pinot Noir thrives in cool climates, and its transparent style allows terroir to shine through more than almost any other red grape. It’s beloved by sommeliers and wine lovers for its aromatic finesse, savory depth, and ability to pair with a wide range of foods.

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates from Canada’s Okanagan Valley to Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the product of a chance crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc during the 17th century in southwestern France. Its popularity is often attributed to its ease of cultivation—the grapes have thick skins and the vines are hardy and naturally low-yielding, budding late to avoid frost and resistant to rot and insects—and to its consistent presentation of structure and flavors.