My name is Pierre Duponte and I started Grape Growing wine making Tips.com in March of 2009. I’ve been making wine for over 20 years and during that time I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t as far as Growing Grapes and Making wine is concerned. In my free email course, I offer some great tips for making cheap, affordable Wine the RIGHT WAY.

Whether you are new to making homemade wine or you are an accomplished wine maker, I am sure I can help you take your homemade wine making experience to another level.

Did You Know That There Is Over 40 Different Types Of Grapes Available For Your Homemade Wine?

Even if you do not intent to cultivate your own grapes for your homemade wine, you should certainly know what type of grape makes what type of wine. If you buy home made wine kits, then what type of grape was the concentrate made from?

Here are some examples of types of grapes for which type of wines

Muscadine – It is a Muscadinia grape that is not part of the normal vinifera grapes branch. Largely grown in southeaster US and in Mexico, the Muscadine is a large grape with thick skin, is very hearty and grows in places that other grapes might not.

Auxerrois – Also known as Malbec or Cot, Auxerrois, is the grape of choice for a neutral wine that is fruity and soft. This variety is mainly grown in Canada and Luxembourg.In the Alsace region of France, Auxerrois is often blended with the Pinot Blanc grape.

Cabernet Sauvignon – This type of grape creates Cabernet Sauvignon wines which tend to taste like blackberries and cedar. On the vine, these grapes are red, small, and tough. Grown extensively in California and Australia, the grape contains a lot of tannin which leads to a good red wine once properly aged.

You see, there is more to making that perfect homemade wine than most people think.