Totally! For practical reasons, I deliberately resisted getting into Portuguese (sorry) and Greek indigenous varieties, lots not included from France, Spain, and Italy, not to mention Eastern Europe. Makes me want to get Jancis Robinson's book but it was published in 2012 and I feel that it is likely is outdated... I can see how she got to 1300+ grapes!
I mean it is completely useless to me in terms of being necessary because I specialize in Protuguese wines, but it is interesting- although you can get the same information for free now at this point online so it really is up to you ;)
No such discussion can ever be complete, so I wouldn’t worry about leaving some grapes out. Just look at Greece, with its plethora of varieties, many of which escape proper classification to this day. Some of those may have synonyms or genetic cousins in Georgian, Bulgarian, and Turkish varieties too. Wine has been around much longer than the French after all.
Excellent explanation that one needs to have on hand in Europe!! Region vs. grape brings an aha moment x
Exactly! I feel like I have just scratched the surface on this topic as well. There might need to be a second act.... thanks for being here!
Love being here x
This was fun! Of course grapes were missed but honestly- oh well- the complainers will always complain!
Totally! For practical reasons, I deliberately resisted getting into Portuguese (sorry) and Greek indigenous varieties, lots not included from France, Spain, and Italy, not to mention Eastern Europe. Makes me want to get Jancis Robinson's book but it was published in 2012 and I feel that it is likely is outdated... I can see how she got to 1300+ grapes!
I have her book, it is still pretty great. But yes, many Portuguese grapes are skipped seeing as there are over 250 native ones it makes sense!
So would you recommend it? I am so tempted now. Any excuse to buy wine books! 😆
I mean it is completely useless to me in terms of being necessary because I specialize in Protuguese wines, but it is interesting- although you can get the same information for free now at this point online so it really is up to you ;)
Also Thrift books is awesome for older books at a used and discount price!
No such discussion can ever be complete, so I wouldn’t worry about leaving some grapes out. Just look at Greece, with its plethora of varieties, many of which escape proper classification to this day. Some of those may have synonyms or genetic cousins in Georgian, Bulgarian, and Turkish varieties too. Wine has been around much longer than the French after all.
I echo your comments! It's a tough balance writing for different audiences! 😀 Thanks for reading!