EXPLORING THE MANY INDIGENOUS GRAPES OF SOUTHWEST FRANCE…

In a modern wine landscape that values the offbeat and interesting, wine lovers need not look to far-off lands in order to find unique grape varieties. Dozens of native grapes are hiding in plain sight, tucked into the vineyards of Southwest France’s diverse appellations. Even for in-the-know oenophiles, there’s much to discover from the indigenous grapes behind the characterful wines of Southwest France.