There are so many grape varieties out there it can be hard to know where to begin. How do you know what they all taste like, what to pair them with and where to find them? In these wine guides, we dive into wine varieties giving you the key information you need. So you can learn what you love!
Dolcetto is an Italian varied tied to the famous region of Piedmont in the northwest of Italy. Because of this, it is unfortunately often overshadowed by the region’s more famous …
Gewürztraminer may not be as well known as some of the other noble grapes, but it seriously delivers on flavour. Sometimes called the grown-up version of Moscato, this grape variety …
In early February it was Furmint Day and I realized I had never really done a deep dive into this grape. It’s not one that is well-known like a Chardonnay …
I started the Cheeky Vino as a way to explore my love of wine. A big part of that was learning more about wine and I did this through researching …
Durif may be a wine you haven’t heard of before, but you may have tasted it in a red blend. It isn’t well known, but if you’re after a brilliant …
Petit Verdot is a full-bodied wine originally from southwest France but is gaining popularity in the new world of wine. You may not be super familiar with it, but if …
Have you tried Carménère before? It may be famous now in Chile, but did you know this grape actually originated in Bordeaux? Yep, this wine variety has a seriously interesting …
Sauvignon Blanc is one of those wines that I find people love or hate. But love it or hate it, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s most popular white …
Fortified wines were once some of the most sought-after wines. They were appreciated for their strength, resistance and sweetness. But since then, they’ve gone a bit out of fashion. But …
Chardonnay is an incredibly versatile wine variety. There is so much to discover beyond it’s reputation of being heavily oaked. Chardonnay can be beautifully refreshing and crisp, or delightful creamy. …