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Kiana Keys, DipWSET

Wine Educator & Translator

Read about white and black grapes!

The Grape Series

Unpolished Grape Series: Malbec

Unpolished Grape Series: Malbec

Unpolished Grape Series: Torrontés

Unpolished Grape Series: Torrontés

Unpolished Grape Series: Zinfandel and Primitivo

Unpolished Grape Series: Zinfandel and Primitivo

Unpolished Grape Series: Assyrtiko

Unpolished Grape Series: Assyrtiko

What Are the 6 “Noble” Wine Grapes?

What Are the 6 “Noble” Wine Grapes?

Unpolished Grape: Wine Tannin Guide

Unpolished Grape: Wine Tannin Guide

“Blanc de Noirs” – Sparkling Wine Made From Black Grapes

“Blanc de Noirs” – Sparkling Wine Made From Black Grapes

Why Do Some Sauvignon Blancs Taste Like Green Pepper?

Why Do Some Sauvignon Blancs Taste Like Green Pepper?

Unpolished Grape Series: Müller Thurgau

Unpolished Grape Series: Müller Thurgau

Unpolished Grape Series: Schiava

Unpolished Grape Series: Schiava

Unpolished Grape Series: Verdicchio

Unpolished Grape Series: Verdicchio

Unpolished Grape Series: Viura

Unpolished Grape Series: Viura

Unpolished Grape Series: Verdejo

Unpolished Grape Series: Verdejo

The Science Behind Why Some White Wines Taste Buttery!

The Science Behind Why Some White Wines Taste Buttery!

Unpolished Grape Series: Aglianico

Unpolished Grape Series: Aglianico

Unpolished Grape Series: Montepulciano

Unpolished Grape Series: Montepulciano

Unpolished Grape Series: Carménère

Unpolished Grape Series: Carménère

Unpolished Grape Series: Bonarda

Unpolished Grape Series: Bonarda

Unpolished Grape Series: Cabernet Franc

Unpolished Grape Series: Cabernet Franc

Unpolished Grape Series: Mencia

Unpolished Grape Series: Mencia

Unpolished Grape Series: Gamay

Unpolished Grape Series: Gamay

Unpolished Grape Series: Roussanne

Unpolished Grape Series: Roussanne

Unpolished Grape Series: Dolcetto

Unpolished Grape Series: Dolcetto

Unpolished Grape Series: Tannat

Unpolished Grape Series: Tannat

Unpolished Grape Series: Grenache & Garnacha

Unpolished Grape Series: Grenache & Garnacha

Unpolished Grape Series: Muscadet

Unpolished Grape Series: Muscadet

Unpolished Grape Series: Nero d’Avola

Unpolished Grape Series: Nero d’Avola

Unpolished Grape Series: Albariño

Unpolished Grape Series: Albariño

Unpolished Grape Series: Mourvédre & Monastrell

Unpolished Grape Series: Mourvédre & Monastrell

Unpolished Grape Series: Chenin Blanc

Unpolished Grape Series: Chenin Blanc

Unpolished Grape Series: Barbera

Unpolished Grape Series: Barbera

Unpolished Grape Series: Sangiovese

Unpolished Grape Series: Sangiovese

Unpolished Grape Series: Pinotage

Unpolished Grape Series: Pinotage

Unpolished Grape Series: Fiano

Unpolished Grape Series: Fiano

Unpolished Grape Series: Viognier

Unpolished Grape Series: Viognier

Unpolished Grape Series: Riesling

Unpolished Grape Series: Riesling

Unpolished Grape Series: Syrah & Shiraz

Unpolished Grape Series: Syrah & Shiraz

Unpolished Grape Series: Pinot Gris/Grigio

Unpolished Grape Series: Pinot Gris/Grigio

Unpolished Grape Series: Merlot

Unpolished Grape Series: Merlot

Unpolished Grape Series: Chardonnay

Unpolished Grape Series: Chardonnay

Unpolished Grape Series: Cabernet Sauvignon

Unpolished Grape Series: Cabernet Sauvignon

Unpolished Grape Series: Pinot Noir

Unpolished Grape Series: Pinot Noir

Unpolished Grape Series: Sauvignon Blanc

Unpolished Grape Series: Sauvignon Blanc

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Kiana Keys

I’m Kiana Keys –
wine educator, wine translator, and the founder of Unpolished Grape. 

Wine Education

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How Soil Affects Wine: Understanding Vineyard Soil Types

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What Flavors Can You Taste in Wine Besides Fruit?

What Flavors Can You Taste in Wine Besides Fruit?

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Stainless Steel vs Oak: Why It Changes Wine Flavor

Stainless Steel vs Oak: Why It Changes Wine Flavor

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Wine & Food

Today’s 1 Minute Read: What Is a Restaurant’s “House Wine?”

Today’s 1 Minute Read: What Is a Restaurant’s “House Wine?”

April 27, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Bring Wine to a Dinner Party

Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Bring Wine to a Dinner Party

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Unpolished Grape 101: Wine & Red Meat Pairings!

Unpolished Grape 101: Wine & Red Meat Pairings!

February 20, 2026

Wine Tips & Hacks

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine For Beginners

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine For Beginners

June 22, 2026
Today’s 1 Minute Read: Are Screw Caps Better Than Cork?

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Are Screw Caps Better Than Cork?

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Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Relaxing

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Relaxing

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Essays

Should I Decant My Wine?

Should I Decant My Wine?

June 12, 2026
What’s the Best Wine for Beginners?

What’s the Best Wine for Beginners?

June 8, 2026
What Is the “Poor Man’s Champagne”?

What Is the “Poor Man’s Champagne”?

June 3, 2026

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