11.   Cabernet sauvignon continues to be the leading red grape variety, with merlot, zinfandel and pinot noir, in that order, following well behind.

12.   Chardonnay is the most popular grape variety in the United States, and most of it is made in this so-called California style.

13.   Chardonnay remains the most popular of all grape varieties.

14.   Concentrating on grape varieties rather than wineries or winemakers, Toerien also includes comments from winemakers and wine writers, food pairing recommendations and beautiful color photographs.

15.   Dozens of California wineries are planting Italian wine grape varieties.

16.   Grape varieties vary and hues range from golden-apricot to ruby red.

17.   Here at Martini House, main list wines are grouped by grape variety, progressing more or less from light to full bodied.

18.   However, the society helped to pioneer the establishment of industry groups that promote a single grape variety.

19.   Identifying a grape variety by its DNA is a matter of commercial as well as historical interest.

20.   In the simplest terms, a Super-Tuscan is an expensive wine from the Tuscan region of Italy, usually made from non-traditional grape varieties.