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...
Australia produces a good number of sparkling wines such as Sparkling Shiraz which is a genuinely Australian-style wine. Different methods and different grapes are used to make a variety of sparkling wine by wineries in Australia. Much before still wines became popular here, most wines...
Laying down Champagne isn’t a new concept and it's been done over the centuries. Misconception is rife in the minds of some wine lovers that Champagne just doesn’t age well. As far as the opinions of most wine experts go, this is largely a myth. As...
Many people become stumped when thinking of what they should get for family, friends and co-workers as holiday presents. While there are many things that can qualify as great Christmas gifts, you can't go wrong with well-chosen champagne. And the great thing about gifting champagne...
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...
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...
Everyone knows there's something special about Champagne. Sure, it's a wine, but it also has bubbles and that's what gives it a distinctive appearance. In their own way, the bubbles help enhance the flavour of the champagne too. Not many are aware of this fact,...