Here are the definitions for the letter "r"

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RUBIENNE

Variety developed and recently released by the CSIRO winegrape development program of Australia. Reported as recommended for red-wine production. No other details as yet.

RUBIN BOLGARSKII

(a.k.a Rubin). Derived from a (fairly recent ?) Nebbiolo x Syrah variety cross. Grown extensively in Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia where it is used to make a varietal perfumed red wine presumably having some aging ability.

RUBIRED

Teinturier derived red wine grape cross from Alicante Ganzin and Tinta Cao grape varieties. Mainly grown in California and Australia where it is used as a blended "stretch" wine. Regarded as superior to Royalty, (see above).

RUBY CABERNET

Red-wine grape cross originating from Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon parentage. Bred for use in the hot San Joaquin Valley region of California by Dr. H.P. Olmo, a UC Davis researcher, this variety may lack the characteristic flavor of its parent yet have its aroma. Variable production depending on location. Color is stable and the grape shows above-average acidity. Susceptible to leafroll and fanleaf virus attack it shows better promise in cooler coastal regions. Also found on small acreages in South Africa, Chile, Argentina and Australia. Currently used in jug-wines as "backbone" ingredient.

RUCHÈ

Also known as the Rouchet or Roche. Minor grape grown in Piedmont region of Italy and used to make the aromatic "Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato" varietal wine.

RUFETE

(Pronounced "roo-FEH-teh"). Rare red-wine grape found in the border region of Spain and Portugal just south of Salamanca. Generally used as a light Portwine blending wine because of its easy oxidation, this grape reportedly can also produce a deeply colored, candied berry fruit-laden, fleshy varietal suitable for youthful drinking.

RULÄNDER

(See Pinot Gris above).

Rustic

Synonym for "rough".

RÄUSCHLING

Ancient minor grape still sparsely grown in the Alsace region of France. Used occasionally in the "Vin d 'Alsace" generic white wine blends along with other wines made from the Knipperle, Chasselas, and Müller-Thurgau grapes. Also grown within the environs of Zurich canton, Switzerland and used to produce a discreetly fruity, elegantly acidic white varietal wine.