Harriague, Hárslevelu, Hunter Riesling and Huxelrube

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Harriague	A synonym used in Uruguay for the Tannat varietal, a tough and rustic grape that can produce heavy and tannic red wines. Tannat is at the center of a revival of sorts of Uruguay's wine industry. If yields are low and at high elevations Tannat can be coaxed to produce some very rich reds that take well to oak and can last for a decade or longer.
Hárslevelu	A Hungarian varietal crucial to the production of Tokaji dessert wines. Tokaji is the wine of Kings and has been revered for centuries. It can last almost as long. Hárslevelu brings heavy aromatics to be blended with the body and finesse of Furmint in the production of Tokaji. As a table wine Hárslevelu can be coaxed into full, viscous and rich wines that, although subtle, often possess fine aromas of stone fruits and citrus and a lovely golden color. The name Hárslevelu is Hungarian for 'linden leaf.'
Hunter Riesling	A synonym for the Sémillon varietal that is used in the Hunter valley of southeastern Australia, where it is used to produce a wide range of wines. Hunter Rieslings can vary from very dry to very sweet and can take well to extensive bottle aging.
Huxelrube	A German hybrid created by crossing the Chasselas with a variety of Muscat. Known for huge yields and not so huge flavor. The Huxelrube can achieve high levels of both ripeness and sugar. This has made it somewhat successful in England where high levels of acidity are common so the high sugar levels are beneficial to balance. The best examples come from the Pfalz and Rheinhessen regions of Germany where it can produce pleasant wines similar in style to Muscat and are best consumed young.