If you are moving to a new home and need to transport wine or any other liquor bottles, you need to ensure they are packed properly, so that the stock stays intact. While this might seem like a simple thing to do, your wine bottles...
When it comes to celebrations, popping open a bottle of bubbly is the way to go; whether you are ringing in the New Year, hosting a birthday party or simply relaxing in the company of friends, there are a number of different sparkling wines to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...