The wine bottle has an important place in wine making. Bottles have been around for as long as wines. They’re essential because they preserve the quality of the wine and make sure that it can be stored safely for a number of years. There are some wine bottles that are hundreds of years old and […]
Humidity is often considered one of the most important aspects of wine storage. Most experts recommend that if you want your wines to remain in the best possible condition, you need to store it in the ideal conditions. There are three major factors that influence the condition of the wines. One is the temperature and […]
Drinking great wines and exploring the world of alcohol can be a lot of fun, but if you over indulge, the morning after can be a disaster. Nothing quite compares to the pain of a hangover. You eyes feel dry and sensitive, your throat is parched, your head is pounding, as you’re dehydrated, you can’t […]
The temperature of the wine can alter its taste, texture, and fragrance. For some wines, that’s a good thing; for others, that can be highly detrimental. It’s always a good idea to understand the kinds of wines you have and how they respond to different temperatures. At Signature Cellars, we believe that wines should be […]
Decanting is a must-have aspect for most wine lovers; it can significantly improve the overall wine tasting experience; it’s got to be done right or you’ll just end up running the wine. The factors that have to be taken into consideration are the kind of wine to be consumed and the style of decanting used. […]
Underground cellars & wine caves have been the best way to store fine wines and this is what the best wineries across the world follow. It’s obvious there is a distinct reason they do this. Underground cellars are perfect for wine storage as they provide the dark and humid, cool & undisturbed surroundings that are […]
Every budding wine lover or even a seasoned one is always worried about whether they have got their wine storage right. However, the simple fact is that most of the wines available today are supposed to be consumed within 1 year of their release. In case you’re planning to buy & consume local wines, you […]
Anyone who has an interest in drinking and collecting wines wants to know whether they should cellar them, and what wines should and shouldn’t be cellared. If we were to answer this question in one sentence – Most of the top wines will improve with age. When wine is left to mature naturally, all its […]
When you think of wine regions in the world, your mind is naturally drawn to countries like France, Italy, Spain, US, and even Australia. These are the big names in the business, so to speak. These are the biggest wine producers, have the best quality wines, and the best terroir. It’s rare to think of […]
South Africa is one of the more interesting nations to produce wine. This is mostly because people didn’t think that the climate and the terroir of this country were really suitable for wine production. People are under the impression that every country in the African continent is too hot for wine grapes. That’s not true […]