Wine: hooked on classics

Obscure grape varieties are having a moment right now, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore the tried-and-tested heroes of yesteryearAccording to a recent survey on what people drink when they eat out, most consumers are familiar with only 3.5 grape varieties. I’m mystified by that .5 – maybe they can remember only the grigio bit of pinot grigio? – and I’m betting two of them are sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and, ooooh, not too sure about the red. The report mentio