Famous Regions: Burgundy (France), Champagne (France), Napa Valley (California).

Preferred Climate: Cool to moderate climates with well-drained soils.

Taste: Produces medium to full-bodied wines with flavors of apple, citrus, and vanilla, along with creamy textures and a buttery finish.

Example: Domaine Leflaive "Montrachet" (Burgundy, France), Bollinger "Vieilles Vignes Françaises" (Champagne, France), Kistler Vineyards "Vine Hill" (Sonoma Coast, California).

Famous Regions: Loire Valley (France), Marlborough (New Zealand), Bordeaux (France).

Preferred Climate: Cool climates with ample sunshine and well-drained soils.

Taste: Offers crisp, refreshing wines with flavors of green apple, gooseberry, and passionfruit, along with vibrant acidity and a zesty finish.

Example: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti "Le Montrachet" (Loire Valley, France), Cloudy Bay (Marlborough, New Zealand), Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc (Bordeaux, France).

Famous Regions: Mosel (Germany), Alsace (France), Clare Valley (Australia).

Preferred Climate: Cool climates with well-drained, slate-rich soils.

Taste: Delivers aromatic wines with flavors of lime, peach, and petrol, along with racy acidity and a lingering, mineral-driven finish.

Example: Joh. Jos. Prüm "Wehlener Sonnenuhr" (Mosel, Germany), Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann" (Alsace, France), Grosset "Polish Hill" (Clare Valley, Australia).

Famous Regions: Loire Valley (France), Stellenbosch (South Africa), Swartland (South Africa).

Preferred Climate: Moderate climates with well-drained soils.

Taste: Offers versatile wines with flavors of apple, pear, and honey, along with high acidity and a range of styles from dry to sweet.

Example: Domaine Huet "Clos du Bourg Moelleux" (Loire Valley, France), Ken Forrester "The FMC" (Stellenbosch, South Africa), Sadie Family Wines "Old Vine Series Skurfberg" (Swartland, South Africa).

Famous Regions: Bordeaux (France), Hunter Valley (Australia), Margaret River (Australia).

Preferred Climate: Warm climates with well-drained soils.

Taste: Produces medium to full-bodied wines with flavors of lemon, honey, and lanolin, along with moderate acidity and the ability to age gracefully.

Example: Château d'Yquem (Sauternes, Bordeaux, France), Tyrrell's Wines "Vat 1" (Hunter Valley, Australia), Leeuwin Estate "Art Series" (Margaret River, Australia).

Famous Regions: Alsace (France), Alto Adige (Italy), Oregon (USA).

Preferred Climate: Cool climates with ample sunlight and well-drained soils.

Taste: Delivers aromatic wines with flavors of lychee, rose petal, and spice, along with low to moderate acidity and a slightly oily texture.

Example: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Clos Jebsal" (Alsace, France), Tramin "Nussbaumer" (Alto Adige, Italy), Elk Cove Vineyards (Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA).