June 12, 2026

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Approximate amount (in millions of US$) that a single acre of premier cru Chardonnay vines in Burgundy’s Côte-d’Or cost in 2025, according to data from the French agency SAFER. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Chardonnay is related genetically to what grape variety? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Pinot Noir

B. Viognier

C. Merlot

D. Sauvignon Blanc

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.