Wine Tasting

Portugal is a place famed for sunshine and beach holidays, making it one of the most popular holiday destinations in …

Christmas is still a few weeks away but we thought it can’t hurt to be prepared! Here are a few …

Franschhoek During a recent trip to South Africa, we had a short break in the delightful town of Franschhoek in the …

Few wine drinkers are familiar with Barbera, yet it is Italy’s third most cultivated grape and one that dates back …

The Merlot grape produces a red wine with medium to full body and herbaceous flavours. It’s typically softer in taste …

Three countries, three names: In Alsace, France; Pinot Gris can be a crisp flavourful honey colour dry wine or a …

Gewurztraminer is a grape to cause confusion. It sounds German, but is famous in Alsace, France which admittedly, is close to …

Lighter than Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc is best known for its grassy, herbal flavours, as well as gooseberry, apple, pear and …

Have you ever read a professional wine taster’s tasting notes and question whether all the aromas and flavours described are …

What is a good wine? If you like a wine, whether it costs five or twenty pounds, it’s good! Like most …