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 […]
At one time or the other, every wine lover faces the dilemma of wondering what to bring to a special dinner party; this is especially true if you are the only wine expert in the room. You wonder whether you should give something basic like a Sauvignon or Cabernet or something more elaborate like a […]
Ask any genuine wine lover which aspect of the entire wine experience they like the most. Some will tell you they like to look for and stock fine wines of different brands, from across the globe. Others will tell you that they like to attend wine tastings and interact with people that love and enjoy […]
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 sparkling wine is amazing as well; this is especially true […]
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 will help us understand what makes Bordeaux wines so special. […]
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 you do this with consistency, you will find that before […]
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 Tuscany region; countries such as the US, Argentina, Australia and […]
If you have seen different wine bottles, you must have noticed that they come in a variety of sizes and shapes ranging from stout and short to slender and tall. The fact is that the shape of the wine bottle doesn’t really impact the flavour of the wine in any way. However, the bottle chosen […]
Pairing wines with food correctly, can be quite tricky. It’s important to ensure that the wine you choose as an accompaniment to any dish, doesn’t overwhelm or mask the flavouring of the latter and vice versa.While there are some thumb rules people follow when pairing wines with food, most fine wines have surprising nuances that […]
Wine cellar design is a specialised field and if you are planning on getting one installed, it’s a good idea to hire the services of a good company for the job. They can provide you custom cellar design solutions that will match your requirements in terms of design and styling, the materials and layout used […]