The grapes, winemakers, climate, bottling and a number of other aspects go into creating the perfect wine experience. Other than these, storage is one of the most important elements of maintaining the quality of your wine. Many are lost and do not know how to store the wine correctly. For the wine to keep well […]
While planning a wine cellar, ironically, one often overlooked aspect are the wine bottles themselves. As everyone knows, wine bottles are available in a number of different shapes and sizes. While the 750 ml are the most common, splits are 1/4th of the standard size. Aside from this, you get magnums which are double the […]
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 a closer look at what wine tannins are, how they […]
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 invention and it has been around for literally thousands […]
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 in the northern marginal climates of various classic vineyards […]
When you are getting your custom wine cellar designed there are a number of different aspects to take into consideration. Things like the layout of the cellar, the types of racks and the materials used in their construction, the positioning of tasting tables and furniture, lighting, humidity control and temperature control systems etc. all need […]
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 of wineries throughout the world and in an Australia produce […]
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 wine lovers to help get your shopping spree started. [vc_separator […]
Anyone that drinks wine knows that there are a variety of wine glasses of different shapes & sizes. In fact, different wine glasses are used for specific types of wine. This can all be quite confusing to a novice and even regular wine drinkers may not be very well-versed when it comes to choosing the […]
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 grape growers & winemakers) was also formally announced. English vineyards […]