White Grapes



Chardonnay : is very tangy
Chenin Blanc : is very sweet
Sauvignon Blanc: is sweet/tangy

On the left is a photo of the Chardonnay grape.

Credit: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/Chardonnay_grapes_close_up.jpg

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