Some believe that decanting Port is quite tricky and that it’s best left to those who have some experience with it. But it’s really not that tough. Let’s take a look at what’s involved. 1. Why Do You Need To Decant Port? There are two primary reasons...
Bottle shock is also sometimes referred to as “bottle sickness”. This term describes either a recently shipped/packed wine that has almost no flavours or aromas and tastes temporarily “dumb”. Many people debate about this phenomenon; there is more of an anecdotal background to this than...
If you have ever sat down and poured yourself a glass of your favourite wine and smelt a distinctive mouldy basement or wet newspaper smell or swirled the wine in your glass and found that it had almost no aroma, the wine had likely been...
There is increasing concern about our environment and the impact on human activity on our world. Many people have started to adopt eco-friendly practices, products, and systems to help protect the environment as much as possible. This shift in attitude has influenced thousands of industries,...
If you are a wine lover, you would want to be sure that your wines have the right kind of environment to mature over time. It also means that you need to make the right wine storage choices. This can be easier to do if...
Most people are not aware of the distinctions between the New-World and Old-World wines, and they tend to throw these two terms around very broadly. Many people simply state they prefer one or the other without knowing exactly what the differences between these two styles...
Malbec and Merlot are two classic wines that are popular throughout the world. Many people that consume these wines aren't sure about the differences and believe there aren't too many. However, these wines are not only different in flavour and body, but their origins and...
Wines come in different forms and flavours. You have red, white, rose, and sparkling varieties, all with unique characteristics. All categories of wines have subcategories based on factors like grape varietals, the winemaking process, texture and flavour profile, etc. It is fascinating to explore the...
Most wine enthusiasts will have had a glass of Chardonnay at least once in their lifetime. But every person will also end up having entirely different experiences. This variety is highly adaptable, which is why it's also called the world's most versatile grape. But a...
If you thoroughly read what is written on wine bottle labels, you may find some of it is quite straightforward while at other times, it can be frustrating and very complicated to read and understand. However, when you opt for wines from a credible winery,...