The world of wine is beautifully diverse. So diverse, in fact, that it’s virtually impossible to ever taste – let alone understand – everything. Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, and other diehard professionals spend their entire careers at it and may not come close. Where, then, does that leave the Read more…
Wine is a beautiful thing, in large part because it’s subjective. Each of us is unique, and so too is the way we approach, interpret and appreciate wine. Enjoying wine can be as structured as a formal wine tasting, or as simple as enjoying a glass over conversation with friends. Read more…
Some people think of Champagne as liquid gold, and we think that’s a good description. Champagne is for drinking, certainly, but it’s also a luxury product. Like a handbag or watch, the finest Champagnes exude class, quality and attainment. They’re “objects”, not mere products or bottles of wine. At the Read more…
Pinot Gris has multiple personalities. One bottle will be strongly fruity – another uncomplicated and largely neutral. The same grape has several identities too. It’s Tokay d’Alsace in France, Pinot Grigio in Italy, and Rulander or even Grauburgunder in Germany. So, if you think you know Pinot Gris, guess again. Read more…
Some people are lucky without realising it. That includes anyone who’s ever tasted wine from Rias Baixas, without knowing just how the odds were stacked against them even sampling a sip of that molten sunshine. It’s in short supply. And for good reasons which are only likely to grow as Read more…
Most serious cooks use Sherry as a versatile ingredient in all sorts of dishes. A wide range of recipes call for a splash of Sherry here or there. Sherry, the common name for the fortified wines of Spain’s Jerez region, comes in a variety of styles from very dry to Read more…
Have you ever thought about making wine at home? It’s not exactly mainstream, but there is a small minority of wine lovers that have made it a hobby of theirs. Buying wine kits online is probably the most popular way to go about it, but some go so far as Read more…
What do you know about Moscatel wine? You may have seen bottles of this on store shelves or even on wine lists. It is not a particularly well understood wine, so to better understand it let’s take a look at its origins. Moscatel and Muscat Remember our old friend Read more…
One great debate in the wine world relates to sparkling wine. More specifically: Which region produces the world’s best sparkling wine? The traditional answer is surely Champagne, and when it comes to the top end of the market that’s probably true. Both Cava and Prosecco are constantly improving in quality, Read more…
White Port is something of a rare beast: Not everyone has seen it, and fewer still really understand what it is. Port, the fortified wine from Portugal’s Duoro Valley, is best known as a sweet, highly alcoholic red wine. Where does white Port fit into the equation, and is white Read more…
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