Honey, Fruit & Grape Varietals Glossary
Explore sugar levels (Brix %), acid profiles, tannin structures, and flavor pairings.
Grape
24.5° Brix
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acid Profile
High Tartaric
Tannin Level
High
Flavor Notes: Blackcurrant, bell pepper, cassis, tobacco, and firm cedar tannins.
Best Pairs: Heavy Red Pyment, Oak Aged Grape Wine
Grape
23.5° Brix
Chardonnay
Acid Profile
Malic / Tartaric
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Green apple, citrus, butter (malolactic), vanilla oak, rich mouthfeel.
Best Pairs: White Pyment, Oaked White Wine
Grape
16.0° Brix
Concord Grape (Vitis labrusca)
Acid Profile
High Malic & Tartaric
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Classic grape juice aroma, foxy labrusca note, sweet dark purple profile.
Best Pairs: Sweet Country Pyment, Kosher Style Wine
Grape
24.0° Brix
Gewürztraminer
Acid Profile
Low Tartaric
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Intense lychee, lychee fruit, rose petal, ginger spice, exotic perfume.
Best Pairs: Aromatic White Pyment, Spiced White Mead
Grape
24.0° Brix
Merlot
Acid Profile
Moderate Tartaric
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Black cherry, plum, cocoa, rounded velvety tannins, smooth finish.
Best Pairs: Classic Pyment, Fruit & Grape Blends
Grape
16.0° Brix
Muscadine Grape (Carlos)
Acid Profile
Tartaric & Malic
Tannin Level
High
Flavor Notes: Distinct southern fruity musky aroma, thick skin tannins, golden bronze hue.
Best Pairs: Southern Country Wine, Pyment
Grape
23.0° Brix
Pinot Noir
Acid Profile
Moderate Tartaric
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Red cherry, raspberry, earthy forest floor, subtle clove, silky finish.
Best Pairs: Light Red Pyment, Pinot Noir Wine
Grape
21.5° Brix
Riesling
Acid Profile
Very High Tartaric
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: White peach, green apple, jasmine floral, petrol/mineral nuance.
Best Pairs: Sweet White Pyment, Off-Dry White Wine
Grape
22.5° Brix
Sauvignon Blanc
Acid Profile
High Tartaric & Malic
Tannin Level
Low
Flavor Notes: Grass, gooseberry, passionfruit, flinty mineral, crisp acidity.
Best Pairs: Crisp White Pyment, Dry White Wine
Grape
25.0° Brix
Syrah / Shiraz
Acid Profile
Moderate Tartaric
Tannin Level
High
Flavor Notes: Dark plum, cracked black pepper, smoked meat, blackberry, deep purple color.
Best Pairs: Spiced Red Pyment, Heavy Oak Wine
Grape
26.0° Brix
Zinfandel
Acid Profile
High Tartaric
Tannin Level
Medium
Flavor Notes: Jammy blackberry, brambleberry, raisin, black pepper, high alcohol potential.
Best Pairs: High ABV Pyment, Fortified Grape Mead