@raccoon81 Sure. Champagne grapes are the best for this, although I’ve only tried CA and WA varieties. I’ve also had some early Merlot grapes, and was startled to realize that they tasted of Merlot. I’ve tried Cabernet Franc, and disliked it, but then, I don’t like Cabernet Franc wine either (not even blended into something else).
I’ve had a few generic whites, but I don’t remember which ones, and it’s been a LOT of years. Since I seldom drink the whites, I wouldn’t be a good judge as to whether they had any special characteristics of the wines made from them.
@raccoon81 To be clear, the Champagne grapes I’ve tried are Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. I’ve tried Chardonnay grapes, but they’re too sweet, and lack character. Then again, I don’t like Chardonnay wine, so there’s that.
Someone that has… Can you taste some of the flavors that end up in the wine when tasting the grape?
@raccoon81 Sure. Champagne grapes are the best for this, although I’ve only tried CA and WA varieties. I’ve also had some early Merlot grapes, and was startled to realize that they tasted of Merlot. I’ve tried Cabernet Franc, and disliked it, but then, I don’t like Cabernet Franc wine either (not even blended into something else).
I’ve had a few generic whites, but I don’t remember which ones, and it’s been a LOT of years. Since I seldom drink the whites, I wouldn’t be a good judge as to whether they had any special characteristics of the wines made from them.
Does this mean I qualify as a “grape rat”?
@raccoon81 To be clear, the Champagne grapes I’ve tried are Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. I’ve tried Chardonnay grapes, but they’re too sweet, and lack character. Then again, I don’t like Chardonnay wine, so there’s that.
@Shrdlu very interesting, I’ll have to try to see on tours if we can taste, just gotta go in season I guess.