I am often asked what is my favourite red wine for a barbecue? Together a good red wine with a barbecue make one of life's little luxuries. I like to barbecue with all that in involves; the ‘pluck’ sound as the cork comes out of the bottle,
Firstly, orange wine is not made from oranges. It is a white wine that has developed a distinctive orange like colour. In fact many of them range between a light golden honey to an autumnal amber colour. What gives the wine its distinctive colour is
Many wine lovers are fascinated by wine and have an insatiable urge to learn more. There are those who are happy to just to enjoy a glass of wine and think nothing of it, but unlike you they don’t read this column. If you
A wine label is the equivalent of a book cover and should communicate what is inside the bottle; it could be a classic, a thriller or a trashy summer novel. Wine producers are fortunate because they can decide on everything from how the wines is that
It is the range and diversity of wines from all over the world, made from different grape varieties, in different styles that makes wine so fascinating and enjoyable. From the highly sought after classics to the simple everyday drinking wine, there is a wine for
The demand for natural wines continues to grow around the world. The wine press, wine lists in restaurant wine bars and bloggers are full of references to natural wines. Yet there is no single, clear definition of a natural wine, it is open to the interpretation
Red wines served chilled makes sense because it’s been very hot this week. If you, like me, enjoy drinking red wine in summer but want to know which red wines can be served chilled, here are some factors to be in mind. The temperature at which we
Terroir, a French word, is often used when describing the taste and character of a wine, but what does it mean? Put simply it refers to a ‘sense of place’. Local soils, weather, geography, local tradition, culture and wine making practises. An example of local tradition
Which wine with Steak? The flavour and texture of the beef can vary greatly depending on the age of the animal, the cut of beef, how long it has been hung for and how it is cooked. The general rule when pairing meat and wine
Riesling, one of the oldest and finest white wines in the world, is both adored and also misunderstood by many wine drinkers. It is one of the most versatile grape varieties producing wines that can be sweet or bone dry but notable for its high
