Chardonnay is one of the most famous wines in the world, and like all wines, it is made using a grape variety that has the same name. As a result of its extreme popularity, this green-skinned grape is grown in high quantities for the production...
Many people use various wine descriptors and terms to describe different wines. Descriptors are essentially words that most aptly describe the wine you have tasted. When you are buying wines, these words help you select the type of wine you prefer and be clear about...
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...
If you are a wine lover, you must be curious about how wine is made, what the different types of wine are, what conditions wines should be cellared in and more. If you are wondering when wine was invented, read on… Wine isn't a modern day...
It may come as a surprise to some to learn that wine may sometimes contain traces of animal products. And this can prove to be a problem for vegetarians or vegans. But many traditional winemaking processes are giving way to new and today a number...
Today, English wines are all the rage and are in direct competition with Champagne. The year 2017 was a notable one for the British wine industry and a million grape vines were planted. This was also the year in which WineGB (new national organisation for...
Over the last few years, the Australian wine scene has undergone a major evolution. Regardless of the aspect you look at it from there has been an evolution in the manner in which would growers, winemakers and consumers perceive wines. Today this evolution has helped...
In the world of fine wines, terrior reigns supreme. This is probably why hybrid wine grapes have such an unimpressive reputation among top collectors and wine critics. Sensitive and premium vinifera grapes need very specific soils and climatic conditions to grow and thrive. In comparison,...
Italy has an enchanting wine history that spans several centuries; the country boasts of 20 different unique winegrowing regions and has in excess of 800 wine grape varieties. In terms of Italy's regional recognition and production, Tuscany and Piedmont are the country's top wine grape...
Brunello di Montalcino is an Italian fine wine that is unique in its flavouring that ages beautifully too. These wines perform spectacularly at wine auctions on the global level and are known to be some of the most coveted by fine wine lovers. While it...