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
In a recent article in the New York Times wine critic Eric Azimov wrote ‘ wine is food ’, referring to the fact that in the USA many consumers are becoming more aware of the ingredients in the foods they eat and where those ingredients
Wine Trends are a result regular and subtle changes in our perceptions about wine, where and when we consume wine as well as changing wine styles. Successful wineries listen to the customers and are aware of changes taking place in the market. We as consumers are
Judging in Wine Competitions is harder than it sounds. Recently I was invited to be on the panal for the II Concurso Oficial de Vinos PROAVA 2017, which took place over three days in late March, in the wine tasting rooms at the University Polytechnic of
I have just returned from Aniane, near Montpellier, southern France to visit a winery that has for a long time been on my ‘must visit’ list, Mas de Daumas Gassac. It is not often that it can be said that one man or woman changes opiniones about a
