Merlot is one of the most popular red wines across the globe. It is produced from thinner-skinned red wine grapes that originate from France’s famed Bordeaux region. This wine has for a very long time been used to create stunning blends with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This is essentially a dry wine with a […]
When a few wine aficionados get together for a wine tasting and to talk about their favourite wines, the topic of tannins is bound to surface. So what exactly are they? Tannins are a very important descriptor for any wine tasting – it refers to the astringency, dryness, and bitterness levels of a wine. It’s […]
When you are tracking down the best of the wine bubblies, it’s important that you take some time to learn more about the grapes and regions that are the cornerstones of sparkling wines globally. Sparkling wine is a term that is broadly used for all categories of bubbly wines. These effervescent and lively, light sparkles […]
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 well as palate appeal to wines. The most expensive wines […]
There are a number of specific principles to keep in view when learning how to store any wine in general; and keeping them in dark, cool spaces where they are will remain undisturbed and still are common aspects of wine storage. However, when you begin breaking out the storing requirements for reds, whites, fortified and […]
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 palates. Dessert wines are truly in a unique category 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′ thickness=’1′ up=” down=”] Top Australian Reds #1 The “Owl […]
Very often you hear people say how chocolates and wine go very well together, and that they are a pairing made in heaven. But that’s not how it always is; not every wine pairs well with all chocolates; the most premium wine may taste delicious on its own and so may your favourite chocolate. But […]
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 – these wines are produced using more natural methods. The […]
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 ingredient is Wormwood. Like amaro, Vermouth used to initially be […]