How Many Wine Varieties Are There?

Over 10,000 distinct varieties are grown world wide and 130 plus grown in Australia. The true figure will never be known, new varieties are being produced and some obscure varieties are slipping into extinction.

How many have you tried?

Check out this wine tour in the Yarra Valley – http://www.chilloutwinetours.com.au/yarra-valley-wine-tours/yarra-valley-wine-tours-public/ – and you can try wine varietals from Grigio to Viognier to a blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot and everything in between, around and upside down! Over 14 different wines to sample at just one of the wineries we will take you too!

[‘De Long’s Wine Grape Varietal Table’, http://www.delongwine.com - sourced 31 July 2009]

‘Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course’ – “All about wine, grapes, regions and other wine themes”.

A beautifully filmed tour of the world of wine from Europe to Chile to Oregon to Australia. Jancis explores the major grape varieties and visits a selection of winery’s around the world discussing wine with the vintners. Great for beginners or experts or those who enjoy interesting documentary’s exploring the world…check out our wine tour for a fun way to enjoy and learn more about wine –http://www.chilloutwinetours.com.au/yarra-valley-wine-tours/yarra-valley-wine-tours-public/

[‘Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course’, DVD 2008 - www.shop.abc.net.au]

‘The Widow Clicquot’ – “The story of a Champagne empire and the woman who ruled it”.

A great read for anybody who enjoys biography’s of fascinating people. Set in the Champagne region of Reims near Paris during and after the French Revolution. Veuve Cliquot and Moet et Chandon the famous Champagne House were great rivals…check out our wine tour that takes you to Chandon in the Yarra Valley – http://www.chilloutwinetours.com.au/yarra-valley-wine-tours/yarra-valley-wine-tours-public/

[‘The Widow Clicquot’ by Tilar j. Mazzeo - Harper Collins Publishers 2008 – Readings Bookshops Australia]