Sauvignon Blanc is also called Fume Blanc, and is a popular choice for fish and shellfish dishes. Semillon - The white Semillon grape reaches its pinnacle in sweet, honeyed wines such as the Sauternes of southwest France. Semillon is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc and sometimes with Chardonnay. Syrah can produce monumental red wines with strong tannins and complex combinations of flavors including berry, plum and smoke. It's known as Shiraz mainly in Australia and South Africa.
Table wines can be made from any grape or combination of grapes in any style a vintner chooses.
White Wines - White wines can range in style from bone dry to sweet. Some are aged in oak, while others are kept out of wood. Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are all white wines. Viognier - Viognier is a rare white grape that's difficult to grow. Fans of this variety enjoy its peachy, apricotty and sometimes spicy flavors.