I’m sure you’ve heard of the term grape varieties before. But what does it really mean? Why is it important? Grape varieties are basically different types of grapes, each with its own taste, smell and look. Some are red, some ...
When you buy a bottle of wine there are 2 major aspects that are going to define what it tastes like: Firstly, is winemaking. Secondly, the wine growing. However, the order of importance isn’t that clear cut. Winemakers are often ...
Starting out in wine is not easy! Where do you start? What’s the very first thing you need to know? It all starts with just a few words… That’s right! You need to understand the meaning of some keywords that ...
It is often seen as a cheap and cheerful grape variety. But Gamay is now starting to produce some real serious wines. Today, the best Gamay wines compete with its Burgundian cousin, Pinot Noir. How is Gamay pronounced? Gaa- ...
The Barossa Valley wine region is Australia’s first wine region and represents 20% of its production. As a result, it is undoubtedly one of the most renowned regions. It is not renown for it’s quantity but more for the quality ...
Beaujolais nouveau literally means “New Beaujolais”. It is a wine that, each year, is released for sale on the third Thursday of November. Millions of people around the world celebrate the release of the “arrival” of Beaujolais Nouveau with a ...
