24 Nov What is Ice Wine?
While wine lovers may be familiar with what Ice Wines are, if you have just developed a taste for wines, you may not be aware of what these are or how they are made. In this article we take a look at what Ice Wine...
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10 Nov What Exactly is Brut Champagne?
If you are a wine lover, you must have heard of Brut Champagne; but is there any difference between regular champagne and this? Brut Champagne is very dry to the taste, and has low levels of sugar. However, this wasn't always the case. There was a...
27 Oct Getting To Know Your Cabernet Sauvignon a Little Better
Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly the monarch of the red wine grape world; its regional and historical roots are firmly entrenched in Bordeaux, France. These grapes thrive in regions that have an abundance of sunshine, enjoy a warm climate and a range of soil conditions. This...
13 Oct Get Your White Wine Basics Right
White wines aren't really true "white" in the glass; instead they could have a number of different hues ranging from light straw to deep golden yellow to green tints. The colour aspects of a white wine are derived from the grape blends or varietals that...
29 Sep Considering Starting a Bordeaux Collection? Here is a Basic Guide
In the world of wines, some things are constant. Even today, the critics' overall opinion (that was established over a century and a half ago) of premium Bordeaux wines remains largely unchanged even today. At a global exhibition held in Paris in 1855, the worlds'...
15 Sep Types Of Red Wines and Where They Are Grown
There are a number of red wines grown in different regions across the world and each one has its specific characteristics. Before we delve into what these different types of wines are; let's understand why red wines are red. The colour comes from the assortment...
01 Sep Your Simple Guide to Merlot Wine
Merlot is one of the most popular red wines across the globe. It is produced from thinner-skinned red wine grapes that originate from France's famed Bordeaux region. This wine has for a very long time been used to create stunning blends with Cabernet Franc and...
25 Aug Tannins in Wine – What Exactly Are They?
When a few wine aficionados get together for a wine tasting and to talk about their favourite wines, the topic of tannins is bound to surface. So what exactly are they? Tannins are a very important descriptor for any wine tasting - it refers to...
11 Aug Do You Know Your Sparkling Wine?
When you are tracking down the best of the wine bubblies, it's important that you take some time to learn more about the grapes and regions that are the cornerstones of sparkling wines globally. Sparkling wine is a term that is broadly used for all...
21 Jul Why Is Oak So Important in Wine Making?
Oak has a long-standing connection with wine, which makes it worth investigating. This is especially because large oak barrels have been used in the wine fermentation and barrel aging processes for centuries. The oak serves a specific purpose - it adds a distinctive flavouring as...