WE LIVE IN a grape-centric age, when a grape variety is more than just a name on a label. For some wine drinkers, it’s a means of self-definition. I’ve heard people declare “I’m a Pinot Noir person” or “I’m a Cabernet man” in much the same way they might express allegiance to a sports team. “I’m not a Chardonnay drinker” is the most common anti-grape statement; Syrah tends to rank as most-disliked runner-up. And yet, not so long ago wineries in the United States rarely included grape...

Source: Wall Street Journal April 05, 2019 14:03 UTC