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Wine varieties
Open any major variety to read its profile, compare pairing principles, and browse the blends in our catalogue that feature it.
14 major varieties
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Cabernet Sauvignon is a structured red variety known for dark fruit, firm tannins, and a flavour profile that often leans toward cassis, cedar, spice, and savoury herbs.
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Merlot is often generous, plummy, and supple, with softer tannins than many firmer reds, making it approachable and food-friendly across a wide range of dishes.
Syrah is a dark, intense red with black fruit, pepper, smoke, and sometimes floral notes, ranging from savoury and taut to rich and plush depending on style.
Cabernet Franc is typically a little lighter and more aromatic than Cabernet Sauvignon, with red fruit, floral lift, and herbal notes that make it versatile at the table.
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Pinot Noir is typically lighter in body than many reds, with bright red fruit, earthy nuance, and a silky texture that rewards more delicate pairings.
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Mavrud is a powerful Bulgarian red with depth, dark fruit, spice, and structure, often rewarding hearty dishes and slow-cooked flavours.
Rubyn is a Bulgarian red variety known for ripe fruit, spice, and a robust body, often landing between plush fruit and firm structure.
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Pinot Grigio is typically light, crisp, and clean, built around freshness rather than weight, which makes it ideal for simple, delicate pairings.
Traminer is an aromatic white variety with floral, spice, and orchard-fruit character, often rewarding pairings that are expressive rather than heavy.
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Chardonnay can range from crisp and mineral to creamy and oak-influenced, so it is best paired by matching the wine's weight and texture to the food.
Sauvignon Blanc is usually vivid, high in freshness, and driven by citrus, green herbs, and crisp fruit, making it a natural match for bright, lively dishes.
Riesling is prized for its aromatic clarity, bright acidity, and ability to balance fruit intensity with freshness, whether the style is dry or gently off-dry.
Muscat is highly aromatic, often showing floral, grape, stone-fruit, and citrus notes, with styles ranging from dry and fragrant to lusciously sweet.
Tamyanka is an aromatic Bulgarian white from the Muscat family, often expressive, floral, and fruit-driven, with an emphasis on perfume and freshness.