Varietal names were introduced in California half a century ago.

Committee members visit government research stations to learn about the process of varietal development.

Right where it's been all along: America's most popular varietal red wine.

In California, the grape is often made as a varietal wine.

You also lose real varietal character at this bargain price.

"We are seeing great varietal definition in both our red and white wines," he said.

In recent years, varietal labels have become more common for French wines.

Currently in two varietal styles & one general purpose white variety.

Varietal characteristics are described here as observed at the farm.

"What we try to explore with shape is to bring forth varietal character."

Europe, France in particular, has responded by slowly moving to varietal names, as well.

A varietal wine is named for the principal grape in it.

So popular has the use of varietal names become that many imports have adopted the American practice.

Some were so similar they did not warrant even varietal status, while others have retained it.

However, some producers remained interested in making single varietal red wines.

The fruit has gone both into varietal wines and blends.

Federal law says at least 75 percent of a varietal wine must come from the grape named on the label.

Frantoio is our first production of a single varietal olive oil.

A varietal wine bears the name of the principal grape from which it is made.

To fit everything under the varietal umbrella requires a bit of straining.

A light, fresh wine showing good varietal character & balanced oak.

Any extra costs here should be attached to the proponents and the varietal registration system.

If picked too early the resulting wine will be dull and lack any varietal character.

There is a varietal effect on the relative composition.

While it can be used for blending, the grape is often made into varietal wine.

What's more, good California varietal wines can still be found for $5 and less.

In California, the grape is often made as a varietal wine.

Shipments of California varietal wines were up 7.4 percent last year.

A varietal wine is named for the principal grape in it.

The fruit has gone both into varietal wines and blends.

Federal law says at least 75 percent of a varietal wine must come from the grape named on the label.

A varietal wine bears the name of the principal grape from which it is made.

While it can be used for blending, the grape is often made into varietal wine.

A varietal wine is made primarily or exclusively from one grape variety.

Finally, substantial quantities of less expensive varietal wine appear under private labels.

It is primarily a blending grape but can be made into a varietal wine.

It is made either as a varietal wine or in a blend with Treixadura.

The grape is normally blended and rarely made into a varietal wine.

For a time, decent varietal wine could be found for $3 a bottle.

The one bright spot in an otherwise somber picture was California varietal wines, which were up 7.4 percent, to 47.7 million cases.

Most varietal wines, however, sell far more than all but a handful of the generics.

It regularly outsells almost all the other varietal wines combined.

If you are relatively new to the world of wine, it's best to explore the principal varietal wines first.

The solution is to move up to the one segment still growing - premium, so-called varietal wines.

Traditionally, varietal wines were found only on the high-price shelves.

But a tasting this week of premium white and red varietal wines shows significant improvements in quality control.

Most hot brands are in the $6-to-$10 range, but as more consumers learn to like varietal wines, the pressure on prices will steadily increase.

Originally an American varietal wine had to contain just 50 percent of the grape whose name it bore.

Under the new regulations, a varietal wine had to contain at least 75 percent of the grape variety specified.

Today it is used both as a blending grape and as a varietal wine.