Argentina is the biggest producer of wine in South America and a very vital part of the new world wine producing countries. Unlike its more famous neighbour, Chile, Argentina didn't really start making a splash in the international scene until recently. But surprisingly, it produces...
Australian wines are fast gaining acclaim in the international wine scene for their exquisite quality. Some of them have been judged against wines from ancient wine producing countries and have come up on top. Australian wines have been performing well for some years now. The climate...
There's so much more to enjoying a good wine than just choosing the right bottle with the right label. We all like to indulge our palette, especially with a nice meal that's paired with a good wine. A decent wine makes it worth the extra...
There is an abundance of choice when dealing with wine grapes (actually over a thousand) but only a few of these varieties are known to grow all over the world. It's common knowledge that wine is made with grapes (latin name: Vitis vinifera) but they're...
Have you ever been curious as to the differences between red and white wine? The answer is actually quite simple. The differences between red and white wine stems primarily from a component of wine called tannins which results in the difference of colour. Reds usually contain...
Here are some tips about the best way to approach any large wine-tasting event: #1 Dress for the event It's a good idea to dress in dark colours (which helps to hide spills), avoid dangling sleeves (so you don't cause spills) and consider the venue beforehand to ensure...
It seems that serving wine should be a simple enough task, just open and pour! However, anyone who has ever listened to a debate over whether the Cabernet they are drinking should be allowed to 'breathe' more knows that sometimes serving wine is not quite...
If you're on a quest to find the perfect wine but are unsure where to begin, check out these 18 different grape varieties, commonly referred to as international varieties. They include light sweet white wines like Moscato and Riesling to deep dark red wines like...
In terms of quality and the sheer scale of production, Australia is an incredibly important wine-producing country. Australia has a reputation for being at the forefront of the new wine 'revolution', backed by a highly dedicated and professional industry, including research and development. Both globally...
Australians have developed a taste for top quality wines and Australia is fast becoming one of the worlds' most prolific and highly awarded wine producing regions. Many renowned wine regions are culturing literally hundreds of grape varieties with many more being introduced each year. Learning...