Grape Varietals & Wine Styles
The Dallas Secret Wine Society
frequently reviews a wine grape varietal
by learning about its past, present and
future.  Then we write about the facts,
origins and characteristics and post them
on this page.  Of course it is one thing to
read about a wine varietal, but it is a
whole other thing to get in there and
taste it.  That's how you really learn
about wine.  So with that in mind, with
each varietal we cover, our staff will
come up with food pairing suggestions,
recipes that complement that particular
style of wine and of course, most
importantly, we will taste and review a
sample of the wines made from that
particular grape varietal.  

By selecting a grape varietal to the right,
you can learn a lot about a wine style that
may be new to you or even a little about
one you thought you knew really well.  
Just click on one of the grape varietals
links to the right:
Red Grape Varietals/Wines

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
California Super Cabs
California Pinot Noir
Carmenere
Chateauneuf du Pape
Grenache
Malbec
Merlot
Nebbiolo
Petite Sirah
Pinot Noir
Sangiovese
South African Red Wines
Syrah/Shiraz
Tempranillo
Valpolicella
Zinfandel
White Grape
Varietals/Wines

Albarino
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris/Grigio
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Viognier
White Burgundy
(Chardonnay)
Other Grape
Varietals/Wines

Champagne
Port
Rose'