In the grand tradition of stereotyping wine grapes, Chardonnay is said to be a winemaker’s grape, in that it can show a wide diversity of styles. Pinot Noir is said to be a window into terroir – clearly communicating soil and climate. And Zinfandel …
… is said to be velvety with rounded tannins, jammy, sweet-tasting black fruit, ample bramble, spice and oak (usually American), over 14.5% alcohol, full in body, with...
