Comments on: What is the most popular type of wine?

By: RETIRED,SLC,UT,CHEF

RETIRED,SLC,UT,CHEF — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:33:44 +0000

cheap (JOKE)

Champagne is #1

in France Bordeaux

blended wines are becoming more popular
like Chardonay

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux_wine

By: Gerry G

Gerry G — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:33:44 +0000

The most popular grape (and wine), by far, is Chardonnay. It is also the grape used in making Champagne.

If you are just starting out in wine making, I would start with the most trouble free grape. Do some research on that. Then spread out to other grapes.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:33:44 +0000

Cabernet Sauvignon is by far the best selling red wine, with Merlot a close second.

As for white’s. Chardonnay is definitely the top choice with Sauvignon Blanc coming in second.

Cab Franc is typically used in blends in small percentages, but the average wine drinker wouldn’t even be aware that it exists.

By: Sacha

Sacha — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:33:44 +0000

Instead of popularity of a certain varietal, I would plant a vineyard with grapes that are most suitable to the particular climate in which you live.

By: teresa m

teresa m — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:33:44 +0000

at my house it is Zinfandel and when it is available I like the chenin blanc but I have noticed some years it is not available