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...
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...
Ever since screw caps for wine bottles have been introduced they have been quite controversial. Traditionally, cork has been used to seal wine bottles, but many new vintners prefer to use the screw cap method to secure the wine bottle openings. Anyone that has tried...
It's rare to find a wine lover that doesn't like red wine. These wines are flavourful, have robust textures and amazing aromas and colouring. The process of making red wine is quite complicated, and several stages are involved in it. Many people wonder where reds...
We are all well aware that wine is made from grapes; however, you probably might have wondered how wines get their colour. Some believe that red wine is made from red grapes. That is untrue, and they’re made from dark-coloured grapes. Red wine colours are...
Wines are incredibly delicate drinks & require special care to ensure that they reach their potential, and their subtle flavours and aromas are highlighted. You can learn a lot about wine, directly through its body, colour, and aroma. By tasting the wine, experts can pinpoint...
If you enjoy drinking wine, you must be well acquainted with wine terminology such as aging, acidity, note, aroma, balance, blends, breathing, cuvee, oaky and more. But have you heard of the term tannins in wine being used with reference to wine? Well let's take...
Christmas time is coming and so is the annual gift exchange. Sometimes it can be difficult, but why should it be? Especially for wine lovers in your life, this year's shopping can be made easier with these tips. Below are few Christmas gift ideas for...
If you're a wine collector or even a wine aficionado throwing a party, the pressure can be extremely high. Your guests most likely expect you to pull out some fine wines to go with the food; this is especially the case if your friends also...