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Best Appellation =
Burgundy is best, CA is next best, OR is less than CA and Champagne is
less than OR.
WINE GROWING REGIONS OF FRANCE
WINE
GROWING REGIONS OF ITALY
WINE GROWING REGIONS OF CALIFORNIA
RED GRAPE CHARACTERISTICS
BODY |
GRAPE |
TANNIN |
BEST APPELLATIONS |
COLOR |
DRINK |
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Gamay |
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Beaujolais France |
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| Pinot Noir |
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a Burgundy, CA, OR, Champagne |
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| Tempranillo |
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Rioja Spain |
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Sangiovese |
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Tuscany Italy |
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| Merlot |
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Bordeaux, CA, WA |
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| Zinfandel |
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California |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Bordeaux, CA, Chile |
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| Nebbiolo |
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Piedmont Italy |
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Syrah |
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Rhone, Australia |
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WINE GROWING REGIONS OF FRANCE
WINE
GROWING REGIONS OF ITALY
WINE GROWING REGIONS OF CALIFORNIA