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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The most famous region for Chablis Grand Cru wines in France is Burgundy and there lies Chablis – the wine district – which grand cru wine takes for its adjective. Unlike grapes produced in a warm climate, the wines that come from Chablis has somewhat strong but with faded fruity Read more…
Sauvignon Blanc is probably the world’s favourite white wine today. Sauvignon Blanc from France Sauvignon Blanc is native to France, but the French don’t usually shout about it. As is usually the case in the old world, French wines tend to be labelled by their region of origin as Read more…
Most white wine is dry. When we talk about a dry white wine or the driest white wine, it is important to know that we are talking about wines with little to no residual sugar. What is residual sugar? Residual sugar is a natural byproduct of the winemaking process. Without Read more…
In some parts of the world, it’s hard to imagine drinking anything else other than Chardonnay. Australia, for example, is renowned for its Chardonnay, which is planted in virtually every region. Think Australian white wine and you think Chardonnay. But, the grape has gained something of an unwanted, and often Read more…
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