Millions of Champagne corks will be popped between now and the end of the year. The appeal of Champagne, unlike other wine regions, is not based on quality alone but also on the illusion of luxury. It is interesting that while the region of Champagne
Every woman has in her closet a little black dress that is elegant, reassuring and suitable for most social occasions. When it comes to wine it is also good to have a selection of wine equivalents of the Little Black Dress. Wines that are elegant
Riesling is one of my favourite grapes. It also happens to be one of the oldest and finest white wines in the world. It is both adored and misunderstood by many wine drinkers. It is one of the most versatile grape varieties producing wines that
There are many wine terms that we hear but do fully understand and from time to time I receive questions from readers about wine. Two such questions concerned aromatic wines and the affect of wood
Wine can make a wonderful gift but are you aware that the wine you choose says something about you? If you want your message to be ‘I saw this wine and thought that you would enjoy it’ then here are some suggestion to assist you
Do you know how to safely open Champagne or Cava? As I observe people trying, most of the time incorrectly, it occurred to me that there should be instructions on what to do. There is a danger that if not done properly someone or something
The general rule when deciding which wine with meat is to match the intensity of the flavours of the meat with the wine.
Recently I attended a conference for designers and marketers to discuss design trends and tendencies in the world of wine.
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape that makes wines that are dry and refreshing. They tend to be pale yellow straw colour, verging on light green. Sauvignon Blanc needs a cooler climate ,which helps to retain the aromas, freshness and acidity that we associate
While Bordeaux and Burgundy are considered to be the greatest red wine regions in the world, historically it had been Hermitage in the Northern Rhône. Going back to the 18th & 19th centuries, the wines of Hermitage were considered on the same level as wineries
