Oak has a long-standing connection with wine, which makes it worth investigating. This is especially because large oak barrels have been used in the wine fermentation and barrel aging processes for centuries. The oak serves a specific purpose - it adds a distinctive flavouring as...
Delicious and unique dessert wines pair extremely well with a wide range of desserts. In some cases, the wine can become a dessert in itself. While most of these wines are sweet, they have notes and subtle aromas that endear them to a variety of...
Over the past decade Australia has made its mark on the global wine making scene and many noted wine makers now produce premium wines that would be an excellent addition to your cellar. Here is a list of top 10 Australian Reds: [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#666666'...
Wine trends come and go and every year different wines become the next in-thing. Of course there are always some classic wines like premium Chardonnays and Bordeaux that never go out of style, but the latest buzzword on the wine circuit are minimal intervention wines...
Vermouth is an aromatized and fortified wine; it's spiked with brandy, sweetened and infused with spices and herbs. There are two primary variants - red (sweet) vermouth, that's originally from Italy, & white (dry) vermouth, that first made an appearance in France; dry vermouth's hallmark...
While many wine lovers will stick to their reds and whites, rosé wines have a special touch of their own. They make the perfect accompaniment to various summery foods and taste amazing with pretty much anything ranging from slow-cooked ribs to garlic-flavoured fish dishes. Pink...
Bordeaux is arguably the most highly-coveted and popular wine blend on the planet. Like a number of other wines with a very interesting and lengthy history, there is a lot to know about these wines. Here we will just be looking at the basics; it...
If you are interested in wine, but feel you don't know much about it, you are not alone. Nobody is naturally born with a well-trained palate for fine wine. It's always a matter of experimenting and trying out different styles and flavours of wines. If...
Merlot is one of the most widely planted and popular grape variety in France and it reaches its true potential when it's used in Bordeaux wines. Across the globe, this is the 5th most-planted wine grape. It is used to make superlative wines in the...
Shiraz is a grape variety that's synonymous with Australian wine. This universally-planted grape is extremely versatile and can be turned into affordable BBQ reds to premium, world class vintages. It is our country's staple red grape from which the most popular reds are made. Aside...