Regular readers of this blog will know that we love Sherry, and that we like to extol its virtues at every possible opportunity. It’s not just another fortified wine: From its distinctive sense of place, its unique ageing and the sheer range of flavours and styles on offer, Sherry has Read more…
Merlot is one of the world’s best known red wine grapes. Alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is a key component in the Bordeaux blend, particularly in regions like Saint Emilion and Pomerol where it is the dominant grape in some of the world’s finest wines. Red Merlot wines are also very Read more…
Some wine terms are a little tricky to get your head around. “Brut Champagne” is one, and “Tokaji Puttonyos” is certainly another. Wine isn’t rocket science, but there are certainly some terms that are trickier than others. One deceptively simple term is “vino tinto”. Simply put, vino tinto is the Read more…
Rioja wines are some of our very favourites. Through masterful blending of different grape varieties and careful, time-honoured ageing techniques, Rioja produces a wide range of different styles. Surely every wine lover can find something to suit their palate from this region: whether that’s a zippy young Joven red wine, Read more…
Rías Baixas is a dynamic and exciting wine region in Galicia in northwest Spain. This coastal area boasts some of Spain’s most innovative and determined young winemakers. The vast majority of wine produced here is white, and comes from one key grape variety: Albariño. You will find Albariño in various Read more…
There’s a time and a place for PX sherry. And that time and place is Winter in Europe, as one of the great things about fortified wine is that the extra alcohol sends blood rushing to the skin to warm up cold noses and numb fingers. PX sherry is also Read more…
Browse the fortified wine section of any given wine store or supermarket and you are likely to see a bottle of Sandeman Sherry. You may even see a Port or Madeira from the same brand. Some people find fortified wines confusing enough as it is, so when you see Sandeman Read more…
Henriot Champagne is an esteemed Champagne house in the village of Reims, notable because it has remained independently owned by the same family since its inception in 1808. This is quite interesting in the French wine industry, and certainly in the luxury world of Champagne, where many houses are owned Read more…
Champagne is the finest sparkling wine in the world, and truly fine Champagne is some of the finest wine in the world, period. Where do Champagne yeast flavours come from? Champagne is made in different styles by different kinds of producers, and so the resulting bubbly liquid can vary widely Read more…
If you’re reading this, let’s assume that you like wine. You buy wine online, and you like to read about wine online. Maybe you’re a serious wine expert already, or maybe you’re learning. No big deal. We’ll assume that you know a thing or two anyway. You’re probably familiar with Read more…
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