I have been a wine professional for nearly 30 years and it still fascinates me because I learn new things all the time. However, many people find wine intimidating but remember it is just fermented grape juice. So here are some wine tasting tips
Wine can complicated enough without having to worry about different glasses for each wine. You may be surprised to learn that choosing wine glasses can be less complicated than you may think. There are a bewildering number of types of wine glasses available, one for nearly every
The wines you choose can say a lot about your personality, whether you outgoing or introverted, traditional or adventurous, a trend setter or follower of fashion. What does your choice of wine say about you? Cabernet Sauvignon - Someone who enjoys the finer things in life with
How is Rosé Wine made? Rosé Wine is often overlooked as being inferior to other wines, which is completely wrong. There is nothing more refreshing than a chilled glass of Rosé as an aperitif or, given it crisp acidity and soft tannins, to accompany a wide
Apart from drinking wine I have had the good fortune of having travelled the world visiting many wineries. If you are a regular reader of this column you are aware that the wine growing countries are among the most beautiful in the world and with so
Why do wines made from the same grape variety but grown in different countries taste different? What makes wine taste different? It is possible to make wine naturally. When the skins of the ripe, sugar rich grapes, burst the juice comes into contact with the wild yeasts
A quick Wine Quiz to start the year while while enjoying a glass of your favourite wine. If you are having a glass of wine from vineyards near the river Gironde, where are you? Bordeaux Burgundy Cahors In the Biodynamic calendar which is the best day to
