Which of the following grape varieties is used to make white wine?

Viognier (pronounced “Vee-own-yay”) originated in Dalmatia – known as Croatia today – from where the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Equitius Probus, allegedly, took it to France around 280 AD. It was grown in the Rhone Valley in Southern France, but it almost died out in the 1980s for a variety of reasons. It is naturally a low yielding variety and is quite challenging to grow (it likes heat but dislikes too much direct sunlight and likes cool nights). It has now become more popular again and there are Viognier vineyards in North and South America, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and the Cape Winelands in South Africa.

Viognier grapes produce a robust white typically with perfumed aromas of peach, tangerine and honeysuckle. Viognier can also be oak-aged to add a rich creamy taste with hints of vanilla.

Malbac, Merlot and Pinotage are red grapes used in the production of red wine. Malbac originated in France but is also grown in Argentina, the USA and Australia. Merlot is grown in France and Pinotage is from South Africa.