Below is a list of common grapes and alcohol types. Our goal is to help you learn more about the grapes you are purchasing and using to make your wine.

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• Alicante - Dark red in color. Good dry wine. Alcohol potential 11-12.5%.
  
  
• Barbera - Medium red in color. Very good semi-dry wine. Alcohol Potential 12- 14%.
  
  
• Carignane - Light to medium red in color. Good dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14%.
  
  
• Chenin Blanc - Pale yellow in color. Very good dry wine. alcohol potential 12-14.5%.
  
  
• Cabernet Sauvignon - Medium red in color. Excellent dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14.5%.
  
  
• French Colombard - Pale yellow in color. Very good dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14%.
  
  
• Grenache - Light to medium red in color. Good dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14%.
  
  
• Malvoise - Medium red in color. Very good semi-dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14%.
  
  
• Merlot - Medium red in color. Excellent dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14.5%.
  
  
• Mission - Light to medium red in color. Good dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14%.
  
  
• Muscat - Yellow in color. Good semi-dry wine. Alcohol potential 11-13.5%.
  
  
• Ruby Cabernet - Medium red in color. Good dry wine. Alcohol potential 13-14%.
  
  
• Palomino - Pale yellow in color. Good dry wine. Alcohol potential 10.5-12.5%.
  
  
• Pinot Chardonnay - Pale yellow in color. Excellent dry wine for aging. Alcohol potential 12.14.5%.
  
  
• Thompson Seedless - Pale yellow in color.
  
  
• Valdepensa - Medium red in color. Very good semi-dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14%.
  
  
• Zinfandel - Medium red in color. Very good dry wine. Alcohol potential 12-14.5%.