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Common Types of Wine

Common Types of Wine

There is an abundance of choice when dealing with wine grapes (actually over a thousand) but only a few of these varieties are known to grow all over the world. It’s common knowledge that wine is made with grapes (latin name: Vitis vinifera) but they’re not the type of fruit you see at the supermarket, […]

Difference Between Red and White Wine

Difference Between Red and White Wine

Have you ever been curious as to the differences between red and white wine? The answer is actually quite simple. The differences between red and white wine stems primarily from a component of wine called tannins which results in the difference of colour. Reds usually contain a considerably higher amount of tannins than white wine. […]

Tips for Attending a Wine Tasting

Tips for Attending a Wine Tasting

Here are some tips about the best way to approach any large wine-tasting event: #1 Dress for the event It’s a good idea to dress in dark colours (which helps to hide spills), avoid dangling sleeves (so you don’t cause spills) and consider the venue beforehand to ensure you have the appropriate dress code. Women should […]

Advice on enjoying your bottles at their best

Advice on enjoying your bottles at their best

It seems that serving wine should be a simple enough task, just open and pour! However, anyone who has ever listened to a debate over whether the Cabernet they are drinking should be allowed to ‘breathe’ more knows that sometimes serving wine is not quite so simple. Many of us have sampled a glass of […]

Things You Need to Know About Wine

Things You Need to Know About Wine

If you’re on a quest to find the perfect wine but are unsure where to begin, check out these 18 different grape varieties, commonly referred to as international varieties. They include light sweet white wines like Moscato and Riesling to deep dark red wines like Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Once you’ve tried all 18, you’ll […]

Top 10 Australian Wines

Top 10 Australian Wines

In terms of quality and the sheer scale of production, Australia is an incredibly important wine-producing country. Australia has a reputation for being at the forefront of the new wine ‘revolution’, backed by a highly dedicated and professional industry, including research and development. Both globally and locally, the wine industry has benefited from the technological […]

Wonderful White Wines

Wonderful White Wines

Australians have developed a taste for top quality wines and Australia is fast becoming one of the worlds’ most prolific and highly awarded wine producing regions. Many renowned wine regions are culturing literally hundreds of grape varieties with many more being introduced each year. Learning a little about the types of white wine and the […]

The Wonders of Wine

The Wonders of Wine

Red wine has recently seen a noticeable upswing in popularity and Australian red winemakers are considered some of the world’s most distinguished. From Barossa Valley in South Australia to Margaret River in Western Australia, there are a good number of grape varieties and most are detailed in this definitive list. [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#666666′ thickness=’1′ […]

What an Architect Should Consider When Specifying a Wine Cellar for a Client

What an Architect Should Consider When Specifying a Wine Cellar for a Client

Before a wine cellar project is started, a number of factors will have to be taken into account, such as the purpose, location and size, type of display, storage capacity, design and budget. While some wine cellars are built strictly for storage, others are specifically built to entertain guests and will need to have space […]

Practical Considerations a Builder Has to Keep In View While Building a Wine Cellar

Practical Considerations a Builder Has to Keep In View While Building a Wine Cellar

When you are getting a wine cellar built from a builder, there are a number of practical considerations that have to be kept in view. It’s important that all these be taken into account while choosing the location, materials and in the actual designing of the work. If you are planning to get an active […]