Thanks to the French influence on American winemaking, most French grapes are already familiar to us here in the United States. If you’ve ever heard of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay well then, you’ve already started your education!
Learning about which grape variety is made in the different wine regions of France gives you a leg up on finding more of what you like. Tasting of six wines.