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Grape varieties: to capitalize or not to capitalize?

Is it merlot or Merlot? Grenache or grenache? And is it sauvignon blanc, Sauvignon blanc or Sauvignon Blanc? As a language professional, it is my job to know: are the names of grape varieties in wines capitalized? Admittedly, I have tried to find the rule many times, but have never come up with a satisfactory answer. So it’s time to set the record straight once and for all by summarizing my research and issuing my professional recommendation.

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La terminologie du vin – 1ère partie

Every now and then my professional life as a translator and my personal love of wine combine to make a blog-post baby en français. Last time, I did a comparative analysis of the English and French versions of the LCBO’s Food and Drink / À bon verre, bonne table magazine, but this time I thought I’d keep it simple and explore the world of wines, one French word at a time. Enjoy!

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