Do Wines made from Old Vines Taste Better?
The term ‘Old Vines’ on a label is considered to add a certain prestige and quality to the wine in the bottle as it is thought that older vines produce the best fruit. Is this true?
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7 things to know about wine
Nowadays there is so much choice of wine from all over the world that the traditional way of thinking about wine by region Rioja, Ribera, Bordeaux etc is changing. So when it comes to choosing a wine here are 7 things to know about wine.
How to pair wines with vegetarian food
There are many ways to pair wines with vegetarian food by following the same rules as you would when paring wines with meat dishes. The key is finding the right balance.
I was a vegetarian for a year, I was curious to know what it was
Wine Quiz for March 2018
Back by popular demand the Wine Quiz to test you knowledge on the world of wine
Can music affect the taste of wine?
We know that the taste of wine is influenced by how we are feeling, if relaxed and happy wine will taste smoother and fruitier whereas if we are tired and stressed wines will tend to taste more bitter. Likewise with food, the flavours of the
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Vertical Tasting 23 Vintages
It was ten years ago when Mas de Daumas Gassac in Aniane, Languedoc Rousillon in Southern France, last held a vertical tasting, a chance to taste different vintages of a same wine. Last Saturday, fifteen wine writers from around the world were invited to taste
Bacchus and Ariadne, Wine and Art
How we choose wine and art that we like are similar. The other day a friend of mine mentioned to me that while he understands that there are differences in flavours and profiles between Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo Garnacha, Pinot Noir etc., when it comes to
Tempranillo from Around the World
Tempranillo is Spains most well know grape variety. The finest wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero are made predominantly from Tempranillo. It adapts well to the different soils and micro climates to produce wines that are distinctive yet distinctly Tempranillo.
Tempranillo is the diminutive
Introduction to The Wines of Languedoc Rousillon
My first ever trip as a wine professional, some thirty years ago, was to the Languedoc Rousillon region in Southern France. Back then I was living and working in London and French wines had the largest presence in the market
Just over the Pyrenees from Spain, historically
What are Parker Points?
The hysteria that surrounds a wine receiving a Parker score in the high 90’s is the wine equivalent of winning the lottery. The €300 billion global industry is hugely influenced by the opinions of one person and his team. The reputations of top wineries can