Crafting an enticing cheeseboard is an art form, a symphony of flavors and textures that captivate the senses. Choosing the …
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4 Of The Best Wine Destinations In Europe
Guest contributor, Natalie Wilson guides us through the 4 best wine destinations in Europe. A bottle of wine tells a …
Read More »Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!
The third Thursday in November is Beaujolais Nouveau day. The first day, the wine from this years harvest can be drunk. Beaujolais …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Gamay (Beaujolais)
Every November enterprising restaurants and bars cash in on Beaujolais Nouveau Day, the third Thursday in November. Such has been …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red wine of light to medium body and delicate, smooth, rich complexity with earthy aromas. They …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Versatile Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc originates from France’s Loire Valley. Confusingly it can produce dry, medium and through botrytis, even sweet white wines. …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Chablis or Chardonnay
Chablis The name Chablis as with many French wines, does not refer to the grape variety, but to the region …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most famous red wine grape. It produces red wine with a depth of flavour, aroma …
Read More »When Rot is good – Botrytis Cinerea or Noble Rot
Botrytis cinerea sounds pretty unpleasant, but without this fungus, we wouldn’t have some of our finest sweet wine. Affecting the …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Syrah or Shiraz
Having different names for the same grape is not unusual in the wine world. Shiraz, the New World moniker, is …
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