Perhaps one of the most well know varietals of grapes is Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown all around the world, this late ripening grape has grown in  popularity here in the United States primarily due to its success in the Napa and Sonoma Valley regions in California. This grape is capable of creating full bodied wines which can age for 10 to 20 years or more.  For more information about the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, visit the Cabernet Sauvignon page.

The Syrah grape has been harvested around the world for centuries. Used in many regions of the world, including France, to make varietal and blended wines. Syrah gained much of its present popularity due to the focus Australian wine producers have placed on this grape.

Another grape whose popularity has soared due to the Napa valley's influence is the Chardonnay grape. California's "oaky" style Chardonnay wines became all of the rage in the 1980's and fueled California's wine industry for many years to follow. Chardonnay grapes are used around the world for varietal wines as well as in Champagne and other Sparkling Wines.

There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of different wine varieties growing all around the world. Many of them are household names to many of us: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel. But, there are many others that are not. Petite Sirah, a grape that has been grown and used to make wine for centuries is beginning to make a resurgence in California as we speak. PS I Love You is a new organization of Petite Sirah growers and enthusiasts who are trying to bring Petite Sirah to the masses.