To discover new wine regions is one of the most enjoyable aspects of wine. To only drink wines from the best known regions is similar to eating in the same restaurant over and over again. Safe but without the joy of discovering something new and
Which wines for special events such family celebration or a party with clients? How much wine should you order? What type of wine should you order? How much should you pay? Too often the wine is overlooked and left to the caterer, be smart and spend
Why are some wines more expensive than others? Have you ever thought why there are such large differences between the prices of wines? The extremely expensive wines of the world that cost many hundreds of euros make up a tiny percentage of the market. The prices
6 Ways to Pair Food with Wine A healthy mediterranean meal includes wine but which wine is best suited for particular dishes or styles of food. Here are six ways to pair food with wine that will complement each other. It’s fun to experiment and add
One of the best ways to relive the last days of summer and ease your way back into the routine is through the wines from the place where you have been. Do you remember watching the sun set with a glass of wine in your
A good glass of wine is one of life’s pleasures. Having conversations about wine is also often a great way to break the ice whether it be on a date, with friends or on business. I am a wine professional and listen to how people
If you consider yourself to be a discerning wine drinker here are 10 tips to improve your wine knowledge. No.1 Do you have to know about wine to appreciate a good wine? Experience does help but a good wine should speak for itself. No. 2 Don’t be
When referring to essential wines for everyday it is like having a ‘Little Black Dress’ for women or a pair of favourite faded jeans for men; wines that you can rely on for any occasion. It is important to always have bottles of your favourite
It may surprise you to know that Torrontés and Muscat of Alexandria, from which some of the finest white wines in Valencia are made, are closely related. Just last week in a radio talk show we tasted Son Dos Días from Baron de Turis, D.O.
Is wine an aphrodisiac? Apparently it is, which is good news for all you winelovers. We know that wine is a great way to relax but what is in wine that make it more than a social lubricante? A study involving 800 women carried out at the
